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Ricoh PX vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh PX vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 2 years after the T900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PX scores against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony T900

 PX T900 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh PX

 T900 PX 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony T900

 PX T900 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX has got outside 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) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the PX against the T900.

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and T900.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger PX is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
68
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony T900
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony T900
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $300