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Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh PX versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 22 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the PX grades against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony TF1

 PX TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh PX

 TF1 PX 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony TF1

 PX TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the PX vs the TF1.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than average (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
weather proof
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony TF1
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 156 grams (0.34 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $266