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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the PX (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 15 months after the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the PX grades against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung HZ35W

 PX HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh PX

 HZ35W PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ35W

 PX HZ35W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the PX and the HZ35W.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger PX will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
68
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh PXSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $300