Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX5 was announced 7 months after the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX5 grades versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W510
CX5 | W510 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh CX5
W510 | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W510
CX5 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 comes with 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 versus the W510.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and W510.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger CX5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $99 |