Ricoh CX5 vs Sony a3500

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was introduced 3 years before the a3500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX5 grades vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 versus the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and a3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX5 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a3500 will give more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.