Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX5
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Announced July 2011
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Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Sport and Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Sport was released 6 months prior to the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Sport grades vs the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Ricoh CX5
| Sport | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Sport
| CX5 | Sport | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+808k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Ricoh CX5
| Sport | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport has got external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Kodak Sport and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Sport compared to the CX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and CX5.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak Sport to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Sport | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Ricoh CX5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $155 | $399 |