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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 4 years after the WB35F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G900 grades vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung WB35F

 G900 WB35F 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh G900

 WB35F G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB35F

 G900 WB35F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 offers outside 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G900 compared to the WB35F.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (247g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh G900Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung WB35F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $752 $130