Ricoh PX vs Sony A99
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- Successor is Sony A99 II
Ricoh PX vs Sony A99 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh PX and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PX was unveiled 16 months before the A99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PX grades against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh PX vs Sony A99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony A99
PX | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Ricoh PX
A99 | PX | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 16 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 A99
PX | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX features external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Ricoh PX and Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the PX vs the A99.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PX and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and A99.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older PX will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh PX vs Sony A99 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh PX | Sony SLT-A99 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 812 grams (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail price | $329 | $1,998 |