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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Announced February 2018
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G900 was revealed 7 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G900 matches up against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung HZ50W

 G900 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2010More modern by 96 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh G900

 HZ50W G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ50W

 G900 HZ50W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have 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") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G900 compared to the HZ50W.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and HZ50W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and HZ50W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G900 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (247g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than average (247g)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh G900Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Mic 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 247g (0.54 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $752 $250