Ricoh PX vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh PX vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 18 months prior to the WX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PX grades against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account 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) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX vs the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PX and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.