Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W370

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.