Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh PX versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The PX was manufactured 12 months earlier than the NEX-5R and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PX grades vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX compared to the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and NEX-5R.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The PX has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.