Ricoh PX vs Sony H55
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh PX versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PX was unveiled 15 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PX scores vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony H55
| PX | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh PX
| H55 | PX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony H55
| PX | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got exterior measurements 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PX vs the H55.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and H55.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh PX to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher PX is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $329 | $235 |