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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was launched 2 years after the T90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the CX5 grades versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony T90

 CX5 T90 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh CX5

 T90 CX5 
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony T90

 CX5 T90 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the CX5 against the T90.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and T90.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony T90 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CX5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Sony T90
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Sony T90
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony T90
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $259