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Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(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
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 3 years earlier than the QX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PX scores vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony QX10

 PX QX10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Ricoh PX

 QX10 PX 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2011Newer by 25 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony QX10

 PX QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX features outside dimensions 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 QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PX versus the QX10.

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and QX10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony QX10
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2011-08-16 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $250