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Ricoh PX vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh PX vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 2 years after the S950 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the PX grades vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony S950

 PX S950 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh PX

 S950 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony S950

 PX S950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh PX provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX vs the S950.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and S950.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer PX is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
68
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony S950
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $130