Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was announced 9 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PX grades vs the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX comes with external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the PX versus the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A6100 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A6100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.