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Ricoh PX vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh PX versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 2 years after the W220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PX grades against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W220

 PX W220 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh PX

 W220 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W220

 PX W220 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX enjoys outside 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the PX versus the W220.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer PX is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Sony W220
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
68
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony W220
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony W220
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W220
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $160