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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh PX versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 18 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PX grades against the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 PX Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh PX

 Galaxy Camera PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 PX Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh PX features physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PX compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
68
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh PXSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $450