Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX30
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX4 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX4 matches up vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony WX30
| CX4 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh CX4
| WX30 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony WX30
| CX4 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outside 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) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 and the WX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and WX30.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $211 | $259 |