Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV150F

Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung DV150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 5 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G900 matches up against the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 against the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.