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Ricoh PX vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh PX vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PX grades versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony H20

 PX H20 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh PX

 H20 PX 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony H20

 PX H20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about 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") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX versus the H20.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and H20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer PX provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony H20
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $249