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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 9 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G900 matches up vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung SL820

 G900 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 110 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh G900

 SL820 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung SL820

 G900 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 offers external dimensions 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 SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 vs the SL820.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and SL820 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and SL820.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung SL820
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
70
good battery power (340 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh G900Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung SL820
Alternate name - IT100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $752 $280