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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The G900 was manufactured 5 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G900 scores against the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX20

 G900 NX20 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2012More recent by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh G900

 NX20 G900 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX20

 G900 NX20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 enjoys outer 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 NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G900 and the NX20.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and NX20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and NX20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G900 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent G900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247g)
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competitors (341g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors (341g)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX20
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung NX20
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $752 $1,100