Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200
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![Ricoh G900 front Ricoh G900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-G900/Ricoh-G900-front.jpg)
![Samsung PL200 front Samsung PL200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-PL200/Samsung-PL200-front.jpg)
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37 Features
22 Overall
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
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.
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung PL200
G900 | PL200 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 93 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh G900
PL200 | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung PL200
G900 | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-G900-vs-Samsung-PL200-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.
![Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-G900-vs-Samsung-PL200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-G900-vs-Samsung-PL200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-G900-vs-Samsung-PL200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $752 | $0 |