Ricoh CX4 vs Sony WX50

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 17 months before the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX4 grades vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 provides physical measurements 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 against the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and WX50.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.