Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5

Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX6 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The CX6 was released 22 months later than the TX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX6 grades vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 against the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and TX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The CX6 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern CX6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.