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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX5 scores versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony H50

 CX5 H50 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh CX5

 H50 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony H50

 CX5 H50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 versus the H50.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and H50.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh CX5 to show greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent CX5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Sony H50
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony H50
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sony H50
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony H50
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $80