Ricoh PX vs Sony WX50

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

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.

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

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.