Ricoh PX vs Sony ZV-1

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh PX versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the PX (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The PX was announced 9 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PX grades versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX provides outer measurements 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh PX versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PX versus the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and ZV-1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.