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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Announced February 2018
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was launched 4 years after the NX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 scores versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX300

 G900 NX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 52 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh G900

 NX300 G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX300

 G900 NX300 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G900 vs the NX300.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and NX300 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The G900 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The younger G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
70
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247g)
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX300
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung NX300
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
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 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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
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
Cost at launch $752 $750