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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was revealed 8 months after the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PX matches up vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony WX10

 PX WX10 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh PX

 WX10 PX 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony WX10

 PX WX10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the PX compared to the WX10.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent PX will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
68
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony WX10
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $200