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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Samsung NX30
(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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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX30

 G900 NX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh G900

 NX30 G900 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 sizing3"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).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Samsung NX30 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh G900Samsung 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