Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W620

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 5 months before the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX5 scores versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX5 and the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and W620.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W620 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.