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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh PX versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 4 months before the WB850F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PX scores versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung WB850F

 PX WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh PX

 WB850F PX 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB850F

 PX WB850F 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh PX versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PX compared to the WB850F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PX and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and WB850F.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (250g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh PXSamsung WB850F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $599