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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX3000

 PX NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh PX

 NX3000 PX 
ReleasedMay 2014August 2011More recent by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX3000

 PX NX3000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
68
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh PXSamsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung NX3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-16 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 B740
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $897