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Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
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 P7100 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P7100 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was unveiled 7 months later than the PX so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7100 scores versus the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Ricoh PX

 P7100 PX 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon P7100

 PX P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Ricoh PX

 P7100 PX 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7100 and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P7100 vs the PX.

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and PX is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and PX.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh PX will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern P7100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
45
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (395g)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7100
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7100
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
52
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (395 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-20 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $750 $329