Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W350

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was announced 19 months later than the W350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX5 scores vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 features external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX5 compared to the W350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W350.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer CX5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.