Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the G900 matches up against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has got outer 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G900 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.