Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2018
Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A4000 IS was introduced 7 years before the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS grades against the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh G900
A4000 IS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A4000 IS
G900 | A4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | February 2012 | More modern by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh G900
A4000 IS | G900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS against the G900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and G900.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh G900 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 photographs | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $752 |