Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced 4 years before the HX90V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX5 matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 provides exterior measurements 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 HX90V 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.