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Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A6100

 PX A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh PX

 A6100 PX 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2011More modern by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A6100

 PX A6100 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography features
Sony A6100 Travel photography features
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
86
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony A6100
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony A6100
 Ricoh PXSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Alpha a6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-16 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
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