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Ricoh PX vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 4 months earlier than the W650 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PX matches up versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W650

 PX W650 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh PX

 W650 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W650

 PX W650 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh PX provides exterior dimensions 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the PX and the W650.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and W650.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Sony W650
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
68
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sony W650
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W650
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 life - 220 images
Battery form - 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 recording
Storage media 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 price $329 $140