Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh PX and Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 4 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the PX matches up against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX features external dimensions 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh PX and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PX against the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WX500.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.