Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W690

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX5 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX5 vs the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and W690.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.