Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500
95 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 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
- Launched August 2011
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST6500
| PX | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh PX
| ST6500 | PX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST6500
| PX | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Ricoh PX | Samsung 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 | - |