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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was announced 5 years later than the ST150F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G900 matches up versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung ST150F

 G900 ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh G900

 ST150F G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST150F

 G900 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with outside dimensions 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 ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 and the ST150F.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and ST150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer G900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh G900Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
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) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $752 $300