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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh PX versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, 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 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was revealed 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the PX matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 PX Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh PX

 Galaxy Camera 2 PX 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 PX Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX comes with exterior 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 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the PX versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (283g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than average (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh PXSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $400