Ricoh PX vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX vs Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The PX was revealed 24 months after the A500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PX matches up versus the A500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh PX comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX vs Sony A500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PX vs the A500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and A500 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and A500.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PX having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh PX will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger PX will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.