Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh PX

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was announced 22 months later than the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the P7700 scores versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 compared to the PX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and PX is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and PX.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh PX will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer P7700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.