Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL220

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh PX and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PX grades vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the PX compared to the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and TL220.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern PX should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.