• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh CX5 advantages over Sony WX350

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony WX350 advantages over Ricoh CX5

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 470 vs 280 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    137g vs 197g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Ricoh CX5
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Sony WX350
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Sony WX350 vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Ricoh CX5
Canon SD4500 IS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Sony WX350
Canon SD4500 IS
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Sony WX350 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Compared to Nikon S8100

Ricoh CX5
Nikon S8100
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Nikon S8100

Sony WX350
Nikon S8100
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony WX350 vs Nikon S8100

Compared to Sony WX300

Ricoh CX5
Sony WX300
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Sony WX300

Sony WX350
Sony WX300
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony WX350 vs Sony WX300

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Ricoh CX5
Canon 170 IS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Canon 170 IS

Sony WX350
Canon 170 IS
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony WX350 vs Canon 170 IS

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