Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close but the PX (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The PX was released 5 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PX scores vs the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has got outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the PX compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and RX10 III.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PX because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged PX will be behind in sensor tech.