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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
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
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Ricoh PX

 S3500 PX 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2011More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S3500

 PX S3500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh PX

 S3500 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Ricoh PX
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