Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2018
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe G900 was launched 7 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 grades vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung HZ25W
G900 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | July 2010 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh G900
HZ25W | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ25W
G900 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 comes with external measurements 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 HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G900 compared to the HZ25W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and HZ25W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G900 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | 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 | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $752 | $350 |