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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Released August 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 7 months prior to the PX and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS scores versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A3200 IS PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A3200 IS

 PX A3200 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh PX

 A3200 IS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the PX.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and PX.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Ricoh PX Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
72
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 149 gr (0.33 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $329