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Ricoh PX vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh PX and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 8 months later than the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PX scores against the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony H70

 PX H70 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh PX

 H70 PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony H70

 PX H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has outer 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the PX compared to the H70.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and H70.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger PX will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Sony H70
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
68
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony H70
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony H70
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $199