Ricoh PX vs Sony HX30V
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95 Imaging
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90 Imaging
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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Ricoh PX
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
Sony HX30V
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh PX versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe PX was brought out 6 months earlier than the HX30V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the PX scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony HX30V
| PX | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh PX
| HX30V | PX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony HX30V
| PX | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh PX vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the PX compared to the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and HX30V.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Ricoh PX Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than average (254g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
Sony HX30V Vlogging factors
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-02-28 |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 photographs |
| Battery format | - | 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 |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $420 |
