Ricoh G900 vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

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.

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.

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.