Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released February 2018
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Previous Model is Samsung NX300
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G900 was brought out 3 years after the NX500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G900 matches up vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX500
G900 | NX500 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2015 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Sharper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh G900
NX500 | G900 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX500
G900 | NX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has outer 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 NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G900 versus the NX500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX500 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and NX500.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G900 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $752 | $800 |