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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony HX90V

 CX5 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh CX5

 HX90V CX5 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX90V

 CX5 HX90V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony HX90V
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony HX90V
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
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 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 life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $440