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Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G15 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was released 14 months after the PX making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G15 scores versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh PX

 G15 PX 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2011Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon G15

 PX G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh PX

 G15 PX 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon G15 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 vs the PX.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and PX is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and PX.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh PX will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352g)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
61
better than average battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (352g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot G15Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $329