Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W550

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled very close to the W550 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX5 scores against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX5 versus the W550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W550.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.