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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 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 S30 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S30 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and PX (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was manufactured 6 months after the PX and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S30 grades against the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Ricoh PX

 S30 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S30

 PX S30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Ricoh PX

 S30 PX 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S30 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S30 and the PX.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and PX.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh PX will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
25
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography features
Ricoh PX Street photography features
51
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (214g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proof
slow fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
52
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (214g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
23
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (214g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S30Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $329