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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was revealed 5 years after the NX210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G900 scores against the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX210

 G900 NX210 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2012Newer by 68 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh G900

 NX210 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX210

 G900 NX210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 offers physical dimensions 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 versus the NX210.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and NX210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G900 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (247 grams)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (247g)
34
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung NX210
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-21 2012-08-14
Body design 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 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 display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $752 $625