Ricoh PX vs Sony W560
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- 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
- Released January 2011
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Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh PX and Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PX was unveiled 8 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PX grades vs the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W560
| PX | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months | |
| Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh PX
| W560 | PX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W560
| PX | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX has got physical 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the PX and the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and W560.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer PX will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh PX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| 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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $329 | $139 |