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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh PX, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and PX (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and PX (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was introduced 8 years after the PX which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z50 grades against the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Ricoh PX

 Z50 PX 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2011Newer by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon Z50

 PX Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh PX

 Z50 PX 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 vs the PX.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and PX is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (397 grams)
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Z50Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z50 Ricoh PX
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $857 $329