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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 17 months prior to the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PX matches up versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung WB30F

 PX WB30F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh PX

 WB30F PX 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB30F

 PX WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX features outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the PX compared to the WB30F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WB30F.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
68
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh PXSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $180