Ricoh CX5 vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was introduced 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX5 scores against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 vs the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.