Ricoh PX vs Sony S950
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39 Features
36 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony S950
PX | S950 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh PX
S950 | PX |
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Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony S950
PX | S950 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony S950 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |