Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released February 2013
(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
- Launched August 2011

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3500 was released 19 months later than the PX making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3500 matches up versus the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Ricoh PX
S3500 | PX | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S3500
PX | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh PX
S3500 | PX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3500 against the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and PX.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S3500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $85 | $329 |