Ricoh PX vs Sony A68

Lets look closer at the Ricoh PX and Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was unveiled 5 years before the A68 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PX scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the PX vs the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and A68.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PX having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.