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Ricoh PX vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh PX versus Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 14 months after the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PX scores versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony T99

 PX T99 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh PX

 T99 PX 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony T99

 PX T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX features external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PX and the T99.

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and T99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent PX provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
68
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony T99
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $179