Canon N100 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon N100 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was released 2 years later than the PX and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N100 matches up against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon N100 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the N100 against the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh PX will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.