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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 8 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G900 matches up versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung ST100

 G900 ST100 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh G900

 ST100 G900 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k1040kCrisper display (+112k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST100

 G900 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G900 against the ST100.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and ST100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and ST100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
provides focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh G900Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung ST100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $752 $250