Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G900 was revealed 12 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G900 grades against the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung GX-1L
G900 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | February 2006 | More recent by 146 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh G900
GX-1L | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-1L
G900 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 offers physical measurements 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-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 compared to the GX-1L.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GX-1L is 89 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and GX-1L.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G900 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will result in extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2006-02-24 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 570g (1.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $752 | $0 |