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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Released February 2018
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung NX500

 G900 NX500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2015Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh G900

 NX500 G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX500

 G900 NX500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NX500 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
has manual focus
high MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (247g)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
high MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Samsung NX500 Travel photography features
70
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
high MP (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (247g)
34
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung NX500
 Ricoh G900Samsung NX500
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