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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony WX500

 PX WX500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Ricoh PX

 WX500 PX 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony WX500

 PX WX500 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
Sony WX500 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Sony WX500
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (236 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony WX500
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $348