Ricoh PX vs Sony A7R II

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh PX versus Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was announced 4 years prior to the A7R II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PX scores versus the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got exterior 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 A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX versus Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX and the A7R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A7R II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PX having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will show greater detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older PX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.