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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 S5300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 2 years after the PX which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5300 scores vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh PX

 S5300 PX 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S5300

 PX S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh PX

 S5300 PX 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S5300 against the PX.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S5300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
Ricoh PX Vlogging information
35
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $329