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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 6 months later than the PX which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S4300 scores vs the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Ricoh PX

 S4300 PX 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S4300

 PX S4300 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh PX

 S4300 PX 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S4300 and the PX.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and PX.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (139 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (139 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
41
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (139g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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 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, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 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 All around 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 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $329