Ricoh PX vs Samsung TL320

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh PX versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 2 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PX grades vs the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX enjoys external measurements 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 TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh PX versus Samsung TL320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the PX and the TL320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and TL320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher PX provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.