Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh PX versus Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PX was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the PX grades versus the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX300
PX | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh PX
NX300 | PX | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX300
PX | NX300 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX features physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Ricoh PX versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the PX against the NX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and NX300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh PX | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | DRIMe 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 331g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $329 | $750 |