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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the G900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh G900

 SD4000 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 G900 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2010More modern by 92 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh G900

 SD4000 IS G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the G900.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and G900.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment proof
great battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Ricoh G900
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-02 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 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 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format 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 None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $752