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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was launched 4 years after the NX2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G900 matches up against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX2000

 G900 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh G900

 NX2000 G900 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kClearer display (+112k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX2000

 G900 NX2000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has outside 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) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G900 versus the NX2000.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and NX2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The G900 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer G900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average (228g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
35
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung NX2000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-21 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $752 $599