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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was introduced 3 years after the PX which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 scores against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Ricoh PX

          

          

            
 SH-2 PX 
AnnouncedMarch 2015August 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 PX SH-2 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh PX

          

          

            
 SH-2 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 versus the PX.
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and PX.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
44
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
42
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (271g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
74
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (271g)
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
 weather proofing
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
54
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
47
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 weather proofing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (271g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-03-11 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $329