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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh PX
(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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was revealed 19 months earlier than the PX making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS scores versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A3000 IS PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A3000 IS

 PX A3000 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh PX

 A3000 IS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS versus the PX.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and PX.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $329