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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 2 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PX scores vs the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung HZ15W

 PX HZ15W 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh PX

 HZ15W PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ15W

 PX HZ15W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PX compared to the HZ15W.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer PX will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
68
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh PXSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
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 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $330