Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A200

Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The CX5 was introduced 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX5 scores versus the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has 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 Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 vs the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and A200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The CX5 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The younger CX5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.