Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A450

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was revealed 19 months after the A450 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX5 matches up versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 and the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and A450.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A450 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher CX5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.