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Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
Ricoh G900
(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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and G900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was brought out 7 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 scores against the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Ricoh G900

 S100 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon S100

 G900 S100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018December 2011Fresher by 75 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Ricoh G900

 S100 G900 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 versus the G900.

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and G900.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh G900 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
44
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Canon S100 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot S100Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-12-22 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $429 $752