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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • 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
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 6 months later than the PX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6300 scores against the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Ricoh PX

 S6300 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S6300

 PX S6300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh PX

 S6300 PX 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications 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 S6300 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 versus the PX.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and PX.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography features
Ricoh PX Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Ricoh PX Travel photography features
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 160g (0.35 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $329