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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Released February 2018
Samsung GX-1L
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung GX-1L

 G900 GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2006More recent by 146 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh G900

 GX-1L G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-1L

 G900 GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GX-1L is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh G900Samsung GX-1L
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