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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was released 13 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX5 matches up vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony WX5

 CX5 WX5 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh CX5

 WX5 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony WX5

 CX5 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 features 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) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the CX5 and the WX5.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and WX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX5 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger CX5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Sony WX5
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sony WX5
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony WX5
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 205g (0.45 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $250