Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh PX has external dimensions of 100 x 55 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.83″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX. Ricoh PX is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 29mm shorter and 82mm thinner than Nikon P500.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Ricoh PX Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh PX is significantly lighter (338g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather sealed body of PX, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to P500.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh PX's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon P500 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Ricoh PX has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.