Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh PX

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 2 years after the PX which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-1 scores vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 against the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and PX.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.