Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PX was manufactured 20 months after the ST100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PX grades against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST100
PX | ST100 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh PX
ST100 | PX | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST100
PX | ST100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the PX versus the ST100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PX and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and ST100.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern PX is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh PX | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $329 | $250 |