Canon 1D MII vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D MII and Ricoh CX5, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1D MII (8MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the 1D MII (APS-H) and CX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The 1D MII was announced 8 years earlier than the CX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1D MII scores vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII has external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MII and Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII and the CX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII and CX5 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII and CX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh CX5 will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.