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Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(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
Sony A77 II
(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  • Superseded the Sony A77
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A77 II

 PX A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Ricoh PX

 A77 II PX 
IntroducedMay 2014August 2011More modern by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony A77 II

 PX A77 II 
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).

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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.

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Sony A77 II Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography advice
Sony A77 II Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Sony A77 II Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Sony A77 II Travel photography information
68
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (480 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
Sony A77 II Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony A77 II
 Ricoh PXSony SLT-A77 II
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