Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Released February 2018
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX280 HS was introduced 5 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS grades vs the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh G900
SX280 HS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX280 HS
G900 | SX280 HS | |||
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Released | February 2018 | March 2013 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh G900
SX280 HS | G900 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the G900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and G900.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh G900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 pictures | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $325 | $752 |