Ricoh CX4 vs Sony A99

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was launched 3 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 matches up vs the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX4 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX4 and the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and A99.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.