Ricoh CX5 vs Sony TX5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was revealed 18 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX5 matches up against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 offers exterior 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX5 and the TX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and TX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The CX5 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher CX5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.