Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W650

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was launched 5 months before the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX5 scores vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features physical 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX5 versus the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W650.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.