Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh PX

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SH-3 and Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 4 years later than the PX and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-3 matches up against the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions 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 SH-3 and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 and the PX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and PX.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.