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Ricoh PX vs Sony A57

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh PX vs Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the PX (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The PX was unveiled 13 months earlier than the A57 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PX scores vs the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A57

 PX A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Ricoh PX

 A57 PX 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A57

 PX A57 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX offers outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PX and the A57.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A57.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The PX has the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
Sony A57 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Sony A57
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography info
Sony A57 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Sony A57 Travel photography highlights
68
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
Sony A57 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Sony A57 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony A57
 Ricoh PXSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh PX Sony SLT-A57
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 618 grams (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $1,000