Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX1

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX5 and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was unveiled 24 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX5 scores against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 and the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and TX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The CX5 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The newer CX5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.