Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III
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Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX10 II
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 IV
Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony RX10 III
PX | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Ricoh PX
RX10 III | PX | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | August 2011 | Newer by 56 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony RX10 III
PX | RX10 III | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh PX vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2016-03-29 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 1051 grams (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $1,398 |