Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A380

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX5 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was released 24 months later than the A380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX5 grades versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 and Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX5 and the A380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and A380.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A380 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.