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Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was manufactured 3 years earlier than the a5000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PX scores vs the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony a5000

 PX a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh PX

 a5000 PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony a5000

 PX a5000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the PX versus the a5000.

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and a5000.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PX due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony a5000 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
great battery life (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
Sony a5000 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
32
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony a5000
 Ricoh PXSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Alpha a5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 156g (0.34 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $448