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Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 8 months later than the PL210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the PX grades versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung PL210

 PX PL210 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh PX

 PL210 PX 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung PL210

 PX PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX enjoys external 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 PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the PX against the PL210.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and PL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger PX provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
68
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh PXSamsung PL210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $200