Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX9

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was launched 7 months later than the WX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX5 grades vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and WX9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX9 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent CX5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.