Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W220

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.