Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was announced 4 years before the RX10 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX5 scores versus the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 vs the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and RX10 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 II will provide extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.