Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX30

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the PX (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The PX was released 3 years prior to the NX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PX matches up against the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements 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 NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PX against the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and NX30.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PX featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older PX will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.