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Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh PX and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The PX was released 5 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the PX scores against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung GX-1L

 PX GX-1L 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2006More modern by 67 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh PX

 GX-1L PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung GX-1L

 PX GX-1L 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PX against the GX-1L.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh PX will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher PX is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
68
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh PXSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung GX-1L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-08-16 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
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