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Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the PX (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The PX was released 12 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PX grades vs the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony NEX-F3

 PX NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh PX

 NEX-F3 PX 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony NEX-F3

 PX NEX-F3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the PX versus the NEX-F3.

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PX and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The PX features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
68
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh PXSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $329 $470