Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX11

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The PX was launched 8 months after the NX11 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PX scores against the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX provides external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PX vs the NX11.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and NX11.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh PX will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PX should have an advantage in sensor tech.