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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, 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 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the PX scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 PX Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh PX

 Galaxy Camera 4G PX 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 PX Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PX against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
68
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh PXSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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
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 grams (0.34 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $550