Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST600

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 20 months after the ST600 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PX matches up vs the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX enjoys 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) while the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the PX versus the ST600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and ST600.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer PX will have an edge in sensor technology.