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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced about the same time to the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the PX scores vs the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony HX7V

 PX HX7V 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Ricoh PX

 HX7V PX 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony HX7V

 PX HX7V 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX enjoys external 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the PX compared to the HX7V.

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and HX7V.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
68
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony HX7V
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $499