Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Ricoh PX
S9500 | PX | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |