Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W570

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.