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Ricoh PX vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was brought out 4 months before the W620 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the PX scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W620

 PX W620 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh PX

 W620 PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W620

 PX W620 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got outer 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the PX against the W620.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and W620.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
68
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W620
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $102