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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh PX and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 5 months prior to the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PX scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony WX50

 PX WX50 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh PX

 WX50 PX 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony WX50

 PX WX50 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the PX compared to the WX50.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PX and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and WX50.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Sony WX50
68
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony WX50
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 shots
Battery type - 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $250