Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX5
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34 Features
38 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX5 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX6 was introduced 18 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX6 grades against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony HX5
| CX6 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Ricoh CX6
| HX5 | CX6 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX5
| CX6 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CX6 compared to the HX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and HX5.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The CX6 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent CX6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $595 | $275 |