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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W610

 CX4 W610 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh CX4

 W610 CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W610

 CX4 W610 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Sony W610
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony W610
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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