Ricoh PX vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 4 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the PX grades versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX has physical measurements 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the PX versus the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and QX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.