Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX5 was introduced 19 months after the W380 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX5 matches up against the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W380
CX5 | W380 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh CX5
W380 | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W380
CX5 | W380 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 has exterior dimensions 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX5 vs the W380.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W380.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W380 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent CX5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $44 |