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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh PX and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 3 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PX matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony WX350

 PX WX350 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh PX

 WX350 PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony WX350

 PX WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the PX and the WX350.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PX and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and WX350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony WX350
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $270