Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 21 months before the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX5 matches up versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have 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") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX5 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and HX50V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.