Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | August 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Ricoh 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 |