Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL720

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 2 years after the SL720 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PX matches up versus the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has physical 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 SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PX and the SL720.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and SL720.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern PX is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.