Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 9 years after the TL100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G900 matches up against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 compared to the TL100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and TL100.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern G900 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.