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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 4 years before the WX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX4 grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 CX4 WX350 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh CX4

		

		

			
 WX350 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 CX4 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 and the WX350.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and WX350.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 resolution is good (18MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Sony WX350
24
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony WX350
66
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 great battery (470 shots)
 lighter than others in class (164g)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
42
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
47
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 great battery (470 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic support
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (164 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $211 $270