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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh PX versus Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was manufactured 20 months later than the ST80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PX grades vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST80

 PX ST80 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh PX

 ST80 PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST80

 PX ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX features external 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) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the PX versus the ST80.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and ST80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent PX will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
has focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh PXSamsung ST80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung ST80
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $249