Ricoh PX vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the PX (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PX scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX offers external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PX compared to the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older PX is going to be behind in sensor innovation.