Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TF1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was announced 23 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX5 grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 against the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TF1 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.