Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Ricoh PX
A3100 IS | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A3100 IS
PX | A3100 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh PX
A3100 IS | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |