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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 7 months after the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the PX grades vs the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST6500

 PX ST6500 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh PX

 ST6500 PX 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST6500

 PX ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh PX offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PX against the ST6500.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and ST6500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher PX provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
68
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
32
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh PXSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung ST6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 -