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Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 17 months after the PX making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Ricoh PX

 Fujifilm S8300 PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Fujifilm S8300

 PX Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh PX

 Fujifilm S8300 PX 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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 the Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the PX.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and PX is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and PX.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh PX
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $329