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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung ST100
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST100

 PX ST100 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh PX

 ST100 PX 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST100

 PX ST100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PX and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh PX
Street photography with Samsung ST100
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
provides touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh PXSamsung ST100
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