Ricoh PX vs Sony H400
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
Ricoh PX vs Sony H400 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh PX and Sony H400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PX was revealed 3 years earlier than the H400 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the PX scores against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh PX vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony H400
PX | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh PX
H400 | PX | |||
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Released | February 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony H400
PX | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh PX vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh PX and Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PX compared to the H400.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and H400.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older PX will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H400 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 628g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 life | - | 300 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $329 | $268 |