Ricoh PX vs Sony A7

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh PX vs Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was brought out 3 years before the A7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PX grades against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX offers physical 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) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the PX compared to the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and A7.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PX featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.