Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The PX was revealed 17 months later than the NX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PX matches up versus the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the PX against the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and NX10.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PX with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh PX will provide greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger PX provides an edge in sensor tech.