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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 6 months later than the PX so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3300 matches up against the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh PX

 S3300 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S3300

 PX S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh PX

 S3300 PX 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 and the PX.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and PX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
41
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $329