Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100
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Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Superseded the Sony a5000
Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh PX versus Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PX was unveiled 4 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a sizable difference 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 a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PX scores vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony a5100
PX | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh PX
a5100 | PX | |||
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Released | August 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony a5100
PX | a5100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh PX versus Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PX versus the a5100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and a5100.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PX with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh PX vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh PX | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2014-08-17 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
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 All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $329 | $448 |