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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the 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 S9900 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 3 years after the PX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9900 scores versus the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Ricoh PX

 S9900 PX 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon S9900

 PX S9900 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh PX

 S9900 PX 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh PX in the all new 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 using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 versus the PX.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and PX.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S9900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
73
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external microphone jack
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $329