Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX5

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX2 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The CX2 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX2 matches up against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 versus the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and TX5.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX2 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.