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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST95, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 7 years after the ST95 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G900 matches up versus the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung ST95

 G900 ST95 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 87 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh G900

 ST95 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST95

 G900 ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 against the ST95.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and ST95 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G900 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (247g)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (247 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung ST95
 Ricoh G900Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung ST95
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) -
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $752 $145