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Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh PX versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was revealed 5 years earlier than the A7S II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PX matches up vs the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A7S II

 PX A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Ricoh PX

 A7S II PX 
IntroducedOctober 2015August 2011More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A7S II

 PX A7S II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the PX versus the A7S II.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and A7S II.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PX having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh PX will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S II Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (370 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography features
Sony A7S II Travel photography features
68
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
49
weather proof
low battery life (370 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony A7S II
 Ricoh PXSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 169
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 627g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $2,767