Ricoh PX vs Sony A6400

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh PX and Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The PX was launched 8 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the PX grades vs the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX features outside measurements 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 A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the PX and the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A6400 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PX featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6400 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PX will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.