Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W570
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W570 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX5 was launched 7 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX5 grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W570
| CX5 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Ricoh CX5
| W570 | CX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W570
| CX5 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CX5 against the W570.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and W570.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger CX5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $399 | $159 |