Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh PX

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 12 months before the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5100 matches up vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5100 versus the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and PX.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.