Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively close but the PX (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The PX was manufactured 22 months earlier than the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PX scores vs the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX provides external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the PX and the Galaxy NX.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PX due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.