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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 8 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G900 scores against the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung ST600

 G900 ST600 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh G900

 ST600 G900 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k1040kSharper screen (+112k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST600

 G900 ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 and the ST600.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and ST600 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and ST600.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh G900Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung ST600
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 247g (0.54 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $752 $330