Ricoh PX vs Sony HX100V

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 2 months earlier than the HX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PX scores vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the PX versus the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and HX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.