Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 7 years after the PL200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G900 matches up versus the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 features external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 vs the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and PL200.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G900 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.