Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the PX (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The PX was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PX matches up against the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX features outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh PX versus Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the PX vs the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and NX3000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PX using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.