Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL720

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung SL720, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 8 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G900 grades against the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 versus the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and SL720 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and SL720.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.