Ricoh PX vs Sony A300

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh PX vs Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The PX was introduced 3 years after the A300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PX matches up versus the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX enjoys 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 A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the PX vs the A300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and A300.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PX having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh PX will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer PX will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.