Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W510
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W510 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX4 was manufactured 4 months before the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX4 scores versus the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W510
| CX4 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh CX4
| W510 | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W510
| CX4 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 versus the W510.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and W510.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $211 | $99 |