Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the PX (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The PX was announced 3 years before the RX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PX matches up against the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX provides outside 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 RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the PX compared to the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and RX10 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and RX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PX using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older PX will be behind in sensor innovation.