Ricoh PX vs Sony W320

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh PX and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 20 months after the W320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PX grades versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX and Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PX compared to the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and W320.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer PX will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.