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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9100 versus Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was introduced within a month of the PX which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S9100 scores vs the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Ricoh PX

 S9100 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S9100

 PX S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh PX

 S9100 PX 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Nikon S9100 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S9100 compared to the PX.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
32
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $329