Ricoh PX vs Sony TX5

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh PX vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.

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The PX was launched 19 months after the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PX scores against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the PX vs the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and TX5.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh PX will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger PX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.