Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX4 was introduced 16 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX4 grades against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W610
CX4 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh CX4
W610 | CX4 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W610
CX4 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 vs the W610.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and W610.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W610 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $211 | $200 |