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Ricoh PX vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 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 W230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W230

 PX W230 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh PX

 W230 PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W230

 PX W230 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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 W230
68
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W230
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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