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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 4 months prior to the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX4 scores versus the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W560

 CX4 W560 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh CX4

 W560 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W560

 CX4 W560 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 vs the W560.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
Sony W560 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Sony W560
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony W560
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony W560
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $211 $139