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Ricoh PX vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh PX vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 8 months after the W530 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PX grades versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W530

 PX W530 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh PX

 W530 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W530

 PX W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX comes with exterior dimensions 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX vs the W530.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PX and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and W530.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher PX provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
68
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony W530
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W530
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $269