Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 16.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.8 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.9 |
Maximum aperture | 3.9 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 140 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Macro focus range | 1.18 in |
Shooting modes |
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Minimum shutter speed | 8.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
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WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 4.8 oz |
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Width | 3.94 in |
Height | 2.17 in |
Depth | 0.84 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 300 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
GPS | no |
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Energy Star certified | no |
Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback | Slide show |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | yes |
Internal storage | 40.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 32.0 GB |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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type D | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB connector type | Mini-USB B |
USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | No |
A water, dust and shockproof compact camera with a high-res sensor
It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and no doubt a lot of people reading this will be enjoying the hot weather, planning trips to local beaches and lakes. In our recent group test of compact 'travel zoom' cameras we covered 14 of the most versatile compact cameras currently on the market in terms of zoom range, but maybe some of you want something a little more rugged. Perhaps you want something you can even take into the water, as you take a refreshing dip, or maybe you're the adventurous type, and just want something that you don't need to worry about if it gets dropped or banged against a rock. That's where waterproof compact cameras come in. Like travel zooms, the waterproof/rugged market has expanded considerably in recent years, and most of the major manufacturers currently offer at least one camera in this class.
The Ricoh PX is an unassuming compact camera that is a lot tougher than it looks, being waterproof to 3m and shockproof to 1.5m. Ricoh's first entry into the all-action market also offers a 16 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom lens and 720 p video. Can the Ricoh PX take on the likes of the Olympus Tough range? Find out in our detailed Ricoh PX review.
Ricoh PX is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F3.9-5.4 lens. Read our PX review to find its pros and cons.
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Ricoh jumps out of the starter's gate with a boxy waterproof camera. At least the price is appealing.
Available in a choice of lime green, champagne silver or black (as in the case of the review model), the <b>Ricoh</b> PX is a waterproof, shockproof and dust-resistant digital camera. Perhaps I should have included the word %C2%93compact%C2%94 into that description as the camera certainly qualifies in this respect. The camera%C2%92s dimensions are 100 x 55 x 21.3cm in whatever mode or zoom level is currently being used.
This is described as waterproof, I assume that applies when a partial sleeve is applied. What is more interesting is the zoom is not with the normal lens extension but by using a sort of periscope action inside the unit.