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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 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 GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was manufactured 11 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G900 scores against the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung GX-10

 G900 GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2006More recent by 140 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh G900

 GX-10 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-10

 G900 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 compared to the GX-10.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GX-10 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and GX-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G900 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh G900 will show more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh G900Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung GX-10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-02-21 2006-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $752 $850