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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PX grades vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung HZ10W

 PX HZ10W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh PX

 HZ10W PX 

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ10W

 PX HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX compared to the HZ10W.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and HZ10W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger PX provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
68
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh PXSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $300