Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V
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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Renewed by Sony HX30V

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Overview
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").

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony HX20V
PX | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Ricoh PX
HX20V | PX | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony HX20V
PX | HX20V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 320 photos |
Battery form | - | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $329 | $397 |