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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was announced 6 years after the WB850F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G900 matches up vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung WB850F

 G900 WB850F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 75 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh G900

 WB850F G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB850F

 G900 WB850F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G900 against the WB850F.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WB850F is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
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better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (250 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh G900Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung WB850F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
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
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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $752 $599