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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W510
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W510

 CX5 W510 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh CX5

 W510 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W510

 CX5 W510 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony W510
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sony W510
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W510
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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