Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh PX and Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was revealed 11 months earlier than the HX20V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PX matches up versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX and Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX vs the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and HX20V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX20V to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.