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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS grades vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh G900

 SX400 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX400 IS

 G900 SX400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2014More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh G900

 SX400 IS G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the G900.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and G900 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and G900.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-07-29 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $752