Ricoh PX vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh PX and Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 18 months earlier than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PX grades vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX provides outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX and Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the PX compared to the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and HX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX300 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.