Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810
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![Ricoh CX5 front Ricoh CX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX5/Ricoh-CX5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W810/Sony-W810-front.jpg)
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45 Features
26 Overall
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The CX5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX5 matches up versus the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony W810
CX5 | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh CX5
W810 | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony W810
CX5 | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 vs the W810.
![Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 size comparison Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W810-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W810-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and W810.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W810-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W810-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 200 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $100 |