Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II 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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Overview
Let's look much closer at the Ricoh PX versus Sony A77 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The PX was released 3 years prior to the A77 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PX scores vs the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A77 II
PX | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh PX
A77 II | PX | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 33 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A77 II
PX | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh PX versus Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PX against the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A77 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PX because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh PX | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
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 | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
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 distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 647 gr (1.43 pounds) |
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 All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $329 | $1,198 |