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Ricoh PX vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh PX versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 20 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PX scores vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W310

 PX W310 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh PX

 W310 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W310

 PX W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PX compared to the W310.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and W310.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern PX should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Sony W310
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
68
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony W310
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W310
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $150