Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB1100F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 4 years after the WB1100F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G900 grades versus the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G900 and the WB1100F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.