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Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(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
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh PX and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was introduced 4 months earlier than the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the PX grades vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung DV300F

 PX DV300F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh PX

 DV300F PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung DV300F

 PX DV300F 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX provides external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh PX and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the PX and the DV300F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and DV300F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
68
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh PXSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model DB-100 BP88
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $200