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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX5 matches up versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W220

 CX5 W220 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh CX5

 W220 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W220

 CX5 W220 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 versus the W220.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and W220.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W220 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger CX5 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Sony W220
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W220
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $160