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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PX was released 17 months before the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the PX scores against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST150F

 PX ST150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh PX

 ST150F PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST150F

 PX ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX offers outside 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) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the PX versus the ST150F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and ST150F.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older PX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
68
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh PXSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $300