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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was introduced 6 years after the NX200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G900 scores against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX200

 G900 NX200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh G900

 NX200 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX200

 G900 NX200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 versus the NX200.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX200 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and NX200.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G900 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The more modern G900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung NX200
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
34
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung NX200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $752 $818