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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 12 months later than the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L610 scores versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Ricoh PX

 L610 PX 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon L610

 PX L610 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Ricoh PX

 L610 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L610 versus the PX.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent L610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (120 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix L610Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $329