Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W650

Following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was revealed 16 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX4 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.