Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 19 months after the W310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX5 grades against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 provides 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) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX5 versus the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer CX5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.