Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX4 was introduced 8 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX4 scores against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W370
CX4 | W370 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh CX4
W370 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W370
CX4 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 versus the W370.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and W370.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern CX4 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $211 | $230 |