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Ricoh PX vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was launched 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PX matches up versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony G3

 PX G3 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh PX

 G3 PX 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony G3

 PX G3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has got external 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) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PX compared to the G3.

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and G3.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern PX provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Sony G3
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Sony G3
68
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging information
Sony G3 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony G3
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $200