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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX200V

 CX5 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh CX5

 HX200V CX5 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011Newer by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX200V

 CX5 HX200V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony HX200V
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
great battery (450 per charge)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (583 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery (450 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (583g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX200V
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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