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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 11 months after the PX so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P310 matches up vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Ricoh PX

 P310 PX 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon P310

 PX P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Ricoh PX

 P310 PX 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has got external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the P310 and the PX.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and PX.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent P310 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
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fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix P310Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 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 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $700 $329