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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CX5 scores against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX350

 CX5 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh CX5

 HX350 CX5 
AnnouncedDecember 2016July 2011Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX350

 CX5 HX350 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 vs the HX350.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and HX350.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to render more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony HX350
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (652g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (652 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX350
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 -