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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX mini

 PX NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh PX

 NX mini PX 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2011Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX mini

 PX NX mini 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
68
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
75
good battery (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh PXSamsung NX mini
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung NX mini
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-16 2014-03-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 650 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 B740
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $530