Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99

Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 13 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX5 grades vs the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 offers external 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 T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 compared to the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and T99.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony T99 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher CX5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.