Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W230

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced 2 years after the W230 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX5 grades against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 against the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and W230.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W230 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher CX5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.