Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh PX and Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 8 months later than the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PX matches up vs the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX offers physical measurements 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 PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh PX and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the PX versus the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PX and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and PL120.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer PX will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.