Ricoh PX vs Sony A68
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65
Ricoh PX vs Sony A68 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony A68 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A68
PX | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Ricoh PX
A68 | PX | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | August 2011 | More recent by 51 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A68
PX | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh PX vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh PX vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A68 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh PX | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $329 | $581 |