Ricoh PX vs Sony RX100 IV

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh PX and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The PX was released 4 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the PX grades versus the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the PX against the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older PX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.