Ricoh PX vs Sony A450

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh PX and Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The PX was brought out 20 months later than the A450 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PX matches up against the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX and Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PX vs the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A450.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PX featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh PX will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PX should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.