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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 6 months later than the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Ricoh PX

 SZ-31MR iHS PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 PX SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh PX

 SZ-31MR iHS PX 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the PX.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and PX.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Ricoh PX Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (226 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh PX
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $329