Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX200

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close but the PX (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The PX was manufactured 6 months before the NX200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PX grades vs the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the PX compared to the NX200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and NX200.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PX because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.