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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 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
  • Revealed February 2018
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 5 years prior to the G900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX510 HS scores versus the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh G900

 SX510 HS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX510 HS

 G900 SX510 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2013Newer by 54 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G900

 SX510 HS G900 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the G900.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and G900 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and G900.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
35
manual focus
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than average (247g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-22 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
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 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 250 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $752