Ricoh PX vs Sony W230
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh PX vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PX was released 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PX matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W230
PX | W230 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh PX
W230 | PX | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W230
PX | W230 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the PX against the W230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and W230.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger PX should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $329 | $180 |