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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung WB1100F

 G900 WB1100F 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 51 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh G900

 WB1100F G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB1100F

 G900 WB1100F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (247 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
70
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (340 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (247 grams)
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh G900Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung WB1100F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
External flash
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $752 $250