Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W530

The following is a complete review of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 7 months after the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX5 matches up versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX5 compared to the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W530.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent CX5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.