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Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh PX versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PX was launched 16 months prior to the EX2F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the PX grades against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung EX2F

 PX EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh PX

 EX2F PX 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2011More modern by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung EX2F

 PX EX2F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PX vs the EX2F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and EX2F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PX because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh PX will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PX will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh PXSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $478