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Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was unveiled within a month of the MV800 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the PX scores versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung MV800

 PX MV800 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh PX

 MV800 PX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung MV800

 PX MV800 
AnnouncedAugust 2011September 2011Same age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PX and the MV800.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and MV800.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
68
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh PXSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $499