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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX10

 G900 NX10 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2010More recent by 96 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh G900

 NX10 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX10

 G900 NX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
70
great battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
24
includes face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX10
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung NX10
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 340 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $752 $626