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Ricoh PX vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh PX vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 6 months before the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PX matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony H90

 PX H90 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh PX

 H90 PX 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony H90

 PX H90 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PX and the H90.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PX and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony H90
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $230