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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 17 months earlier than the WB800F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PX scores against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung WB800F

 PX WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh PX

 WB800F PX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB800F

 PX WB800F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the PX and the WB800F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and WB800F.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
68
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh PXSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh PX Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $300