Ricoh PX vs Sony HX10V

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh PX and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 6 months before the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PX scores against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PX compared to the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and HX10V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.