Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Sony 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 |