Ricoh PX vs Sony A7 III

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh PX versus Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The PX was manufactured 7 years before the A7 III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PX matches up against the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX features outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PX compared to the A7 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A7 III.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PX because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 III will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.