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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, which was introduced in August 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, Galaxy Camera 4G is 6 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-08-29
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 23-481 mm Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4.80" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 305g. 129 x 71 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
247 g vs 305 g 58 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
4.8" vs 3 1.8 inches larger display
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 28mm 5 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
481mm vs 140mm 341 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20.9× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
LCD Screen Size
4.80" vs 4.80" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 0k dots High resolution screens
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. Ricoh G900 is 11mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G but it is also 14mm thicker.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
Galaxy Camera 4G
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
Galaxy Camera 4G
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to Galaxy Camera 4G.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh G900's 3 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor.

Below you can see the G900 and Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features a 23-481 mm 20.9× zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has 5mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has 341mm longer reach than the Ricoh G900. At f, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
Galaxy Camera 4G
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
Galaxy Camera 4G
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
Galaxy Camera 4G
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
Galaxy Camera 4G
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
481 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
Body Thickness 19mm
20.9X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
305g
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
Built-in GPS
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #66 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #540 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #272 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #913 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-08-29
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 23-481 mm (20.9×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 4.80"
Resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 305g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 129 x 71 x 19mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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