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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX5 and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 24 months prior to the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX5 scores vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony TX30

 CX5 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh CX5

 TX30 CX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony TX30

 CX5 TX30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with exterior dimensions 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CX5 compared to the TX30.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and TX30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $230