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Ricoh PX vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh PX and Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 8 months after the W510 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the PX matches up vs the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W510

 PX W510 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh PX

 W510 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W510

 PX W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX provides external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX and Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the PX and the W510.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and W510.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh PX to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern PX should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Sony W510
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
68
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W510
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.34 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $99