Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX80
CX5 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Ricoh CX5
HX80 | CX5 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | July 2011 | More recent by 56 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX80
CX5 | HX80 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |