Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The PX was introduced 3 years before the NX mini which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PX grades vs the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX and the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and NX mini.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PX using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged PX will be behind with regard to sensor tech.