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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the PX scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 PX Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh PX

 Galaxy Camera 3G PX 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 PX Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the PX vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh PXSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-08-29
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 measurements 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
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 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 ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $606