Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Updated by Canon SX150 IS
(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
- Announced February 2018

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was launched 8 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX130 IS scores against the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh G900
SX130 IS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX130 IS
G900 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 91 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh G900
SX130 IS | G900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the G900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and G900 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and G900.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh G900 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $752 |