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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced February 2018
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was unveiled 8 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS grades vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh G900

 SX210 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX210 IS

 G900 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2010More recent by 93 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh G900

 SX210 IS G900 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the G900.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and G900.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $226 $752