Ricoh PX vs Sony A6000

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh PX and Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The PX was released 3 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PX grades versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX features external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PX against the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PX and A6000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PX due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.