Ricoh CX5 vs Sony S950

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was launched 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX5 grades against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers outer 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX5 against the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and S950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent CX5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.