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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The PX was brought out 20 months earlier than the NX1100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the PX grades versus the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX1100

 PX NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh PX

 NX1100 PX 
RevealedApril 2013August 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX1100

 PX NX1100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PX vs the NX1100.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and NX1100.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PX because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh PXSamsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung NX1100
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-04-11
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 16MP 20MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - 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 Single Single
Price at launch $329 $600