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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX5 was launched 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX5 matches up vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX80

 CX5 HX80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Ricoh CX5

 HX80 CX5 
ReleasedMarch 2016July 2011More recent by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX80

 CX5 HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the HX80.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX80 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX80
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $368