Ricoh PX vs Sony RX100

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the PX (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The PX was manufactured 12 months prior to the RX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the PX grades versus the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PX vs the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and RX100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PX because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.