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Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The PX was announced 10 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PX matches up versus the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A7S III

 PX A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh PX

 A7S III PX 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2011More modern by 108 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A7S III

 PX A7S III 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the PX vs the A7S III.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A7S III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh PX will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Sony A7S III Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Sony A7S III
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony A7S III Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
68
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
selfie friendly display
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
77
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh PXSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-16 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $329 $3,499