Ricoh PX vs Sony WX70

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 5 months before the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PX scores vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the PX versus the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.