Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor size.

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The CX5 was launched 6 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the CX5 matches up against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 against the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.