Ricoh PX vs Sony A560

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh PX and Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The PX was manufactured 12 months later than the A560 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PX scores versus the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh PX offers external 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) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PX against the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and A560.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PX because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh PX will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher PX is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.