Conclusion
The Ricoh CX4 is at the premium end of the extra compact digital camera category and is complemented by a good 10.7x zoom lens and generally fine image quality for its genre. It's also one of those cameras that feels reassuringly well built when you pick it up and use. Photography enthusiasts will be disappointed at the limited manual control options, while inexperienced photographers may find the menus and other on-screen information displays comparatively intimidating. But would I be happy to own one? That answer is easily answered positively, but the CX4 is quite expensive compared to some hot competition like the, admittedly larger and bulkier but easier to use, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10.
We like the Ricoh CX4 for:
- Size
- Build quality
- General performance
- Exclusivity
- Integrated digital level
- LCD screen quality
- Mini joystick thumb controller
We're not so keen on the Ricoh CX4 for:
- Lack of manual controls
- Menu system
- No HDMI port
- Wide angle end of zoom limited to 28mm equivalence (rivals reach 25mm)
- Price
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Verdict:
A qualified 'Recommended' - you can get more for less, but if you can negotiate a good price, the CX4 is a handy, unusual, and desirable super compact travel camera to own.
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