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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(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
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony A65

 CX4 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Ricoh CX4

 A65 CX4 
AnnouncedNovember 2011August 2010More recent by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A65

 CX4 A65 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Sony A65
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
82
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
Sony A65 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony A65
 Ricoh CX4Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $211 $700