Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL170

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL170, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 7 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G900 scores versus the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 against the PL170.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and PL170 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and PL170.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.