Ricoh PX vs Samsung SH100

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh PX and Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 8 months after the SH100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the PX matches up versus the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PX versus the SH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and SH100.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh PX to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer PX is going to have an edge in sensor tech.