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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was introduced 4 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G900 scores against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 G900 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2013Fresher by 57 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh G900

 Galaxy NX G900 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 G900 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 versus the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and Galaxy NX is 89 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G900 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The younger G900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (247g)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (247 grams)
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh G900Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $752 $1,300