Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX1

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the CX4 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was introduced 13 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX4 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 versus the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and WX1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The CX4 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The fresher CX4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.