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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
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 SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 6 years before the G900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Ricoh G900

 SX500 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX500 IS

 G900 SX500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2012Newer by 67 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh G900

 SX500 IS G900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS vs the G900.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and G900 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and G900.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Ricoh G900
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (247g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" 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 195 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $752