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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S 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-1S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 G900 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2006More modern by 148 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)

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

 GX-1S G900 

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

 G900 GX-1S 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
9
no video
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

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