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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The PX was introduced 12 months later than the NX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PX matches up against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX100

 PX NX100 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh PX

 NX100 PX 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX100

 PX NX100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has 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) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PX against the NX100.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and NX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh PX will deliver greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger PX should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
great battery (420 per charge)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
built in image stabilization
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh PXSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $386