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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled 14 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PX scores vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung HZ25W

 PX HZ25W 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh PX

 HZ25W PX 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ25W

 PX HZ25W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the PX against the HZ25W.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher PX is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
68
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh PXSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $350