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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced within a month of the PX so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX5 grades versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh PX

 CX5 PX 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh CX5

 PX CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh PX

 CX5 PX 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CX5 compared to the PX.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Ricoh PX
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh PX
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 DB-100 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $329