Ricoh PX vs Sony RX1

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was manufactured 18 months before the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PX grades vs the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX comes with exterior 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PX compared to the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and RX1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.