Ricoh PX vs Sony W290

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh PX vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PX matches up against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh PX features physical dimensions 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 W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the PX against the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and W290.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher PX is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.