Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Lets look closer at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G900 was manufactured 12 years after the GX-1S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 matches up vs the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung GX-1S
G900 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2006 | More modern by 148 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Crisper display (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh G900
GX-1S | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung GX-1S
G900 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has outside 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-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 versus the GX-1S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GX-1S is 89 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and GX-1S.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G900 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh G900 | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2006-01-16 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
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 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $752 | $850 |