Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The PX was released very close to the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PX scores against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PX and the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PX and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and NEX-C3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The PX contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging.