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Ricoh PX vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PX grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony S930

 PX S930 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh PX

 S930 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony S930

 PX S930 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX features 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) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the PX versus the S930.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PX and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer PX will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Sony S930
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony S930
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $219