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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 19 months before the PX which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS grades against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A3100 IS PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A3100 IS

 PX A3100 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh PX

 A3100 IS PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS against the PX.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh PX Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
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, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $329