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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 4 months prior to the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CX4 matches up versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W530

 CX4 W530 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh CX4

 W530 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W530

 CX4 W530 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX4 and the W530.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and W530.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony W530
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony W530
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $211 $269