Ricoh G900 vs Samsung TL350

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 8 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G900 grades versus the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 has external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 and Samsung TL350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G900 against the TL350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TL350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TL350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.