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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX5 grades vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh G900

 CX5 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh CX5

 G900 CX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2011Newer by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh G900

 CX5 G900 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the G900.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and G900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average (247g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh G900
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $752