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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh CX5 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX5 matches up versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony RX100 VII

 CX5 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Ricoh CX5

 RX100 VII CX5 
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2011Newer by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony RX100 VII

 CX5 RX100 VII 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 compared to the RX100 VII.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition (302g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery power (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
81
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony RX100 VII
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2019-07-25
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 302 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $1,298