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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung ST65, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 7 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G900 grades vs the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung ST65

 G900 ST65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 87 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh G900

 ST65 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST65

 G900 ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has exterior 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 ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G900 against the ST65.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and ST65 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and ST65.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Samsung ST65 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh G900Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung ST65
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) -
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $752 $130