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Comparison of Ricoh CX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V ×
Ricoh CX5 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VRicoh CX5
BrandSonyRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-HX7VCX5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102102
Width (mm)2929
Height (mm)5859
Weight (g)206197
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.210
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1296(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4AVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elementsRicoh Zoom; 10 elements in 7 groups (4 asph. elements, 5 asph. surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0028.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010.7
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)530
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 72
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spotMulti / spot contrast detection with face priority and tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesiAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, PetPortrait, Discreet Mode, Night. Port., Night Landscape Multi-shot, Sports, Landscape, Zoom Macro, Pets, Skew Correct Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye flash
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.05 - 4.8m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 3.1m (T)Approx. 20 cm - 4.0 m (Wide), approx. 28 cm - 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto to 1600 max.)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)040
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.19-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300280
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary DB-100
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.3
  • mediabrowser and dl-10 software for pc
  • vm-1 software for mac
Os compatibility-
  • 7; mac os x 10.4 - 10.6.4
  • vista
  • win xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull HD [email protected] with Dual Rec of stills and movies; Sony G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact camera body-



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