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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX5 was brought out 5 months earlier than the W610 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX5 grades versus the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W610

 CX5 W610 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh CX5

 W610 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W610

 CX5 W610 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 versus the W610.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and W610.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W610 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony W610
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W610
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $200