Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A68

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was unveiled 5 years before the A68 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX5 scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 versus the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and A68.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will offer greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.