Ricoh PX vs Sony WX80

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh PX versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 17 months earlier than the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PX matches up versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX provides outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX against the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.