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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
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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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 2 months earlier than the PX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P300 matches up against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh PX

 P300 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon P300

 PX P300 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh PX

 P300 PX 
LaunchedMay 2011August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 versus Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P300 and the PX.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and PX.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
63
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-31 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $329