Ricoh PX vs Sony QX100

Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh PX versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the PX (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The PX was announced 3 years before the QX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the PX matches up versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh PX offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PX against the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and QX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PX with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older PX is going to be behind in sensor tech.