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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 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 NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh PX versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the PX (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The PX was revealed 8 months earlier than the NX1000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PX grades against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX1000

 PX NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh PX

 NX1000 PX 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX1000

 PX NX1000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the PX versus the NX1000.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and NX1000.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography features
Samsung NX1000 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
68
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh PXSamsung NX1000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung NX1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $388