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Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh PX and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was introduced 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PX scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung SL820

 PX SL820 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh PX

 SL820 PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung SL820

 PX SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has got outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the PX versus the SL820.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and SL820.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer PX should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
68
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh PXSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $280