Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G900 was revealed 7 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G900 matches up vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 enjoys outside 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 NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 against the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and NX10.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G900 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh G900 will produce more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.