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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was launched 9 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX5 matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony ZV-1

 CX5 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh CX5

 ZV-1 CX5 
ReleasedMay 2020July 2011More modern by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony ZV-1

 CX5 ZV-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 features physical 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX5 versus the ZV-1.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competitors (294g)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
86
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh CX5Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $750