Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30
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47 Features
46 Overall
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75 Imaging
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively close but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G900 was released 4 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G900 scores vs the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX30
| G900 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | January 2014 | More recent by 51 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Sharper screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh G900
| NX30 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX30
| G900 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G900 and the NX30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and NX30.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G900 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern G900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Ricoh G900 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh G900 | Samsung NX30 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-21 | 2014-01-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
| 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 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 247 |
| 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 360 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $752 | $699 |