Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
- Revealed August 2011

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-820UZ was released 13 months later than the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-820UZ scores against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Ricoh PX
SP-820UZ | PX | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus SP-820UZ
PX | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh PX
SP-820UZ | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and PX is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and PX.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $329 |