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Ricoh PX vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh PX vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 17 months prior to the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the PX matches up against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W710

 PX W710 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh PX

 W710 PX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W710

 PX W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the PX compared to the W710.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and W710.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Sony W710
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Sony W710
68
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W710
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $90