Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- New Model is Sony a3500
Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A3000
PX | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh PX
A3000 | PX | |||
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Released | August 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A3000
PX | A3000 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh PX | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $398 |