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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Released February 2018
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A1300 and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 7 years prior to the G900 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1300 scores versus the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Ricoh G900

 A1300 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A1300

 G900 A1300 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2012Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Ricoh G900

 A1300 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 against the G900.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and G900.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
33
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot A1300Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 220 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $752