Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5000

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Lets look closer at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The PX was launched 20 months after the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PX grades versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung TL240
PX | TL240 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh PX
TL240 | PX | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung TL240
PX | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has external 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 TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX and the TL240.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and TL240.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern PX provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh PX | Samsung TL240 |
Alternate name | - | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic 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 | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $329 | $171 |