Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST700

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 8 months after the ST700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PX scores versus the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh PX has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PX vs the ST700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and ST700.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent PX is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.