Ricoh PX vs Sony TX30

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh PX and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 23 months before the TX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the PX grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX offers outer 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the PX versus the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and TX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older PX will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.