Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX10

Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was launched 3 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX5 grades vs the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys external measurements 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 RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX5 compared to the RX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and RX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 will give more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.