Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was unveiled 15 months before the A65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX4 matches up versus the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX4 versus the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and A65.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will give you extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind in sensor technology.