Ricoh CX5 vs Sony S930

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was announced 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX5 scores against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX5 versus the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and S930.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher CX5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.