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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX5 was revealed 17 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX5 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W710

 CX5 W710 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh CX5

 W710 CX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W710

 CX5 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 vs the W710.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W710
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Battery style - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $90