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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched 18 months after the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S9500 scores against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Ricoh PX

 S9500 PX 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S9500

 PX S9500 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh PX

 S9500 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S9500 against the PX.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and PX.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S9500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
31
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $329