Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900
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![Canon PowerShot G15 front Canon PowerShot G15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G15/Canon-G15-front.jpg)
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2018
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and G900 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The G15 was released 6 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G15 grades versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh G900
G15 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon G15
G900 | G15 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 66 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh G900
G15 | G900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G15 and the G900.
![Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Ricoh-G900-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and G900 is 86 and 89 respectively.
![Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Ricoh-G900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and G900.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh G900 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Ricoh-G900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Ricoh-G900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh G900 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 247g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $499 | $752 |