Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A810 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A810 was released 7 years before the G900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A810 grades versus the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh G900
A810 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A810
G900 | A810 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 73 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh G900
A810 | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A810 versus Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 against the G900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and G900.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh G900 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
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 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 | 220 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $99 | $752 |