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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced 3 years before the W800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX5 scores against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W800

 CX5 W800 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh CX5

 W800 CX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W800

 CX5 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 versus the W800.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and W800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to resolve more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony W800
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sony W800
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony W800
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $90