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Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon D10 and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was released 9 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D10 grades against the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh G900

 D10 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon D10

 G900 D10 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 105 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh G900

 D10 G900 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the G900.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and G900 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and G900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
32
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Ricoh G900
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
54
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot D10Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $752