Ricoh PX vs Sony W550
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh PX and Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PX was brought out very close to the W550 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the PX scores vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W550
PX | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh PX
W550 | PX | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W550
PX | W550 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Ricoh PX and Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PX vs the W550.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and W550.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W550 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | - |
Retail cost | $329 | $119 |