Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX5
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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Following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the CX5 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX5 was manufactured 14 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX5 scores vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX5
| CX5 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Ricoh CX5
| HX5 | CX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX5
| CX5 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the HX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and HX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The CX5 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern CX5 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | DB-100 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $275 |
