Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX200V

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 6 months before the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX5 matches up against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 vs the TX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.