Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh PX
G15 | PX | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon G15
PX | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh PX
G15 | PX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |