Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh PX and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The PX was unveiled 18 months before the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the PX scores vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the PX versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The PX includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.