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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 19 months later than the W370 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX5 matches up vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W370

 CX5 W370 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh CX5

 W370 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W370

 CX5 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX5 vs the W370.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and W370.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer CX5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Sony W370
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W370
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $230