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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony TX55

 PX TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh PX

 TX55 PX 
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony TX55

 PX TX55 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Sony TX55
68
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony TX55
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $350