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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 7 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G900 scores against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung HZ35W

 G900 HZ35W 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2010Fresher by 94 months
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh G900

 HZ35W G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ35W

 G900 HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 and the HZ35W.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and HZ35W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh G900Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $752 $300