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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh PX versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 6 months before the TX20 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the PX scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony TX20

 PX TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh PX

 TX20 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony TX20

 PX TX20 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX enjoys outer measurements 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the PX and the TX20.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PX and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and TX20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Sony TX20
68
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery life (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony TX20
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery form - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $330