Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Introduced July 2014
(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
- Revealed August 2011
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe XG-1 was manufactured 2 years after the PX which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the XG-1 matches up versus the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh PX
XG-1 | PX | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax XG-1
PX | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh PX
XG-1 | PX | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions 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 Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the PX.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and PX is 66 and 95 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and PX.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer XG-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Ricoh PX |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 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 | 240 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LB-060 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $599 | $329 |