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Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh PX versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was revealed 20 months later than the S2100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PX matches up vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony S2100

 PX S2100 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh PX

 S2100 PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony S2100

 PX S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PX and the S2100.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PX and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PX will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
68
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony S2100
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $0