Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh PX

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 17 months later than the PX making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and PX.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A3500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.