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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G900 was unveiled 9 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G900 matches up versus the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung HZ15W

 G900 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh G900

 HZ15W G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ15W

 G900 HZ15W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 features external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 against the HZ15W.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HZ15W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and HZ15W.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (247g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh G900Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $752 $330