Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung SL820
G900 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh G900
SL820 | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung SL820
G900 | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |