Ricoh PX vs Sony A9 II

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh PX and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The PX was unveiled 9 years before the A9 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PX grades versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX enjoys 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) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the PX versus the A9 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and A9 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PX having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 II will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged PX will be behind in sensor technology.