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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony T99

 CX5 T99 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh CX5

 T99 CX5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony T99

 CX5 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony T99
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony T99
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $179