Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX3000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G900 matches up vs the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 has physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G900 against the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and NX3000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G900 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The fresher G900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.