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Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
Ricoh G900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh G900

 A810 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A810

 G900 A810 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh G900

 A810 G900 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

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

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot A810Ricoh G900
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