Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh PX versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was released around the same time to the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PX scores against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has got 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) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PX compared to the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and TX55.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.