Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Ricoh CX2

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was unveiled 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Easyshare M5370 scores vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the CX2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and CX2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to deliver more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Easyshare M5370 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.