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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W310

 CX5 W310 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh CX5

 W310 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W310

 CX5 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony W310
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W310
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 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 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $150