Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar but the PX (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The PX was released 24 months earlier than the A3000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the PX matches up vs the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has got external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX compared to the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and A3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PX because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A3000 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older PX is going to be behind in sensor innovation.