Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close but the G900 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The G900 was launched 5 years after the NX300M which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G900 grades vs the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 compared to the NX300M.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and NX300M is 89 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and NX300M.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G900 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent G900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.