Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Released January 2013

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The CX5 was released 17 months prior to the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX5 grades vs the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony H200
CX5 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh CX5
H200 | CX5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony H200
CX5 | H200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 vs the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and H200.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 530g (1.17 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | DB-100 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $250 |