Ricoh CX5 vs Sony a5100

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX5 matches up versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 provides 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) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX5 against the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and a5100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.