Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W510

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Contrast the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.