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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 13 months after the PX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the VH-515 matches up vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh PX

 VH-515 PX 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus VH-515

 PX VH-515 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh PX

 VH-515 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the PX.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and PX.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger VH-515 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Ricoh PX Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
62
features focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus VH-515Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VH-515 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $648 $329