Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh PX
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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95 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Ricoh PX
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(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
- Launched August 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-160 grades vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Ricoh PX
| VG-160 | PX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus VG-160
| PX | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh PX
| VG-160 | PX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | August 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 versus the PX.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and PX.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (165 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (165 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Ricoh PX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Ricoh PX |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3072 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen 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 | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 165 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $90 | $329 |