Ricoh PX vs Sony A900

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh PX vs Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The PX was released 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PX scores against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PX against the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PX due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger PX should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.