Ricoh PX vs Sony HX80

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh PX and Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the PX matches up versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the PX against the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and HX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older PX will be behind with regard to sensor tech.