Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Introduced August 2011
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung NX3000
PX | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh PX
NX3000 | PX | |||
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Released | May 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 33 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung NX3000
PX | NX3000 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |