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Ricoh PX vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh PX vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was unveiled 20 months later than the W370 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PX scores against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W370

 PX W370 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh PX

 W370 PX 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W370

 PX W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PX vs the W370.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent PX provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Sony W370
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Sony W370
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony W370
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W370
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $230