Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Ricoh PX
S9100 | PX | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S9100
PX | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh PX
S9100 | PX | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |