Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX5 was introduced 9 months earlier than the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX5 matches up against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX200V
CX5 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh CX5
HX200V | CX5 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX200V
CX5 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX5 against the HX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and HX200V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 583 gr (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | - | 450 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-FH50 |
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | $480 |