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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 6 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G900 matches up against the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung WB210

 G900 WB210 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2011More recent by 81 months
Screen resolution1040k1kSharper screen (+1039k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh G900

 WB210 G900 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB210

 G900 WB210 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features external dimensions 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G900 against the WB210.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (247g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (247g)
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh G900Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung WB210
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $752 $279