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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G900 was launched 5 years after the EX2F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G900 matches up against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung EX2F

 G900 EX2F 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2012Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1040k0kClearer display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh G900

 EX2F G900 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung EX2F

 G900 EX2F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G900 and the EX2F.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and EX2F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh G900 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh G900Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung EX2F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $752 $478