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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 14 months after the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the PX grades vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony TX9

 PX TX9 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh PX

 TX9 PX 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony TX9

 PX TX9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh PX versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the PX and the TX9.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and TX9.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent PX provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Ricoh PX vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony TX9
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $799