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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 9 years after the SL30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G900 matches up versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung SL30

 G900 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009More modern by 110 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh G900

 SL30 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung SL30

 G900 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 offers external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 against the SL30.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and SL30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and SL30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh G900Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $752 $93