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15 years ago
There are not a lot of differences between the new Ricoh CX5 camera and the Ricoh CX4 that preceded it. Both enjoy a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor and 10.7x optical zoom lens, and physically they don't look much different.
Pros:
- 10.7x optical zoom
- strong build quality
- excellent macro capability
- fun creative modes
- supports EyeFi SD cards
Cons:
- Tracking autofocus was a little too jumpy
- auto white balance wasn't always accurate
- noticeable noise above ISO 400
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5
The Ricoh CX5 is a new 10 megapixel point-and-shoot compact camera featuring a 10.7x, 28-300mm zoom lens. Successor to the 6-month old CX4 model, the Ricoh CX5 now offers faster autofocus speed due to a new hybrid AF system, recording of images with improved resolution using the "Super-resolution"...
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5
Like the Nikon S8100 , the CX5 hides a huge lens in a small body. Behind the faintly boxy, 3cm-deep body lurks a lens that (converted to 35mm) runs from a wide-angle 28mm to a very long 300mm, with an aperture ranging from f/3.5 to 5.6. Impressive stuff.
15 years ago
Like the Nikon S8100 , the CX5 hides a huge lens in a small body. Behind the faintly boxy, 3cm-deep body lurks a lens that (converted to 35mm) runs from a wide-angle 28mm to a very long 300mm, with an aperture ranging from f/3.5 to 5.6. Impressive stuff.
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5
UPDATE 07/07/2011: In line with our new, tighter test criteria, the CX5 is now a three-star camera rather than a four-star camera. This is due to its inconsistent lens quality and limited video mode.
Pros:
- Pleasant
- customisable interface
- High-quality metal body
- Instant shutter release modes
- Clear
- high-def LCD
Cons:
- Inconsistent lens performance
- Other models handle low light better
- Noisy zoom and focusing
- No optical zoom in video mode and low-quality sound recorded
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5 Review
Ricoh's CX5 features a specification befitting a advanced compact camera and a price-tag to match. But does it improve on the previous generation, the Ricoh CX4, enough to warrant the upgrade? We take a closer look to find out if it stands up to the test...
Pros:
- Good image quality
- excellent LCD screen
- retro design
Cons:
- Lack of manual mode
- no Raw capture
- high price tag relative to competing advanced compacts
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5 Review
Ricoh's CX series of compacts have received several updates over the past few years, with each new model offering slight tweaks on performance without breaking a great deal of new ground. While it hasn't ever hampered the impressive performance and image quality, it has hardly set the world alight.
Pros:
- Good image quality
- excellent LCD screen
- retro design
Cons:
- Lack of manual mode
- no Raw capture
- high price tag relative to competing advanced compacts
15 years ago
[REVIEW-RICOH CX5 compact camera]
This 10 megapixel camera has a 28–300mm lens (film equivalent). Stabilisation is by sensor shift. The 75mm LCD is outstanding, with very high resolution. Construction quality is good but on-body controls are sparse.
Pros:
- Automatic white balance is outstanding
- We took photos in a weird mix of florescent, daylight and tungsten and had good results every time
- The super resolution function works well
- Images up to ISO400 are free of annoying digital noise.
Cons:
- The lens at its 300mm extension is poor
- With the digital zoom boost it is ridiculous
- Why do they do it? We didn't get one acceptable photo at the zoom limit
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5 review
Like Ricoh's mid-level compact R series before it, the CX series maintains a steady and regular release interval. Since the beginning of 2004, Ricoh has announced a new model roughly once every six months, with the first CX released at the beginning of 2009.
15 years ago
Ricoh CX5 Digital Camera Review
The Ricoh CX5 promises ultra fast focusing with a new Hybrid AF system, we test it to find out if it works.
Pros:
- Hybrid AF doubles the speed of focusing compared to the CX4
- High speed 5fps continuous shooting for 10 shots
- Excellent design and customizable controls
- Class leading macro performance
- Built in vibration reduction
- Excellent features
- including dynamic range and electronic spirit level
- Excellent...
Cons:
- Super Resolution not as impressive as sold
- Optical zoom not available in video mode
- Flash position
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