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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 6 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G900 scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung DV300F

 G900 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 75 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh G900

 DV300F G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung DV300F

 G900 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G900 and the DV300F.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (247 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh G900Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-21 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $752 $200