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Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6000
  • New Model is Sony A6500
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was revealed 5 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PX grades versus the A6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A6300

 PX A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Ricoh PX

 A6300 PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A6300

 PX A6300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the PX vs the A6300.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A6300 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A6300.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6300 will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Sony A6300
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
75
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Sony A6300 Travel photography details
68
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony A6300
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
35
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony A6300
 Ricoh PXSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Alpha a6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2016-02-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $889