Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The G900 was brought out 5 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G900 grades vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to 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") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 versus the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and NX1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent G900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.