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Ricoh PX vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W560
(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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Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh PX

 W560 PX 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W560

 PX W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Sony W560 Travel photography information
68
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony W560
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W560
 Ricoh PXSony 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