Ricoh PX vs Sony A380

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh PX vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The PX was announced 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PX grades vs the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX and the A380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A380.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PX having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh PX will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher PX should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.