Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-5N

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was introduced 2 months before the NEX-5N and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX5 grades vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 provides external measurements 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 Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX5 compared to the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and NEX-5N.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.