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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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
  • Released February 2018
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 21 months before the G900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh G900

 SX620 HS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX620 HS

 G900 SX620 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2016More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh G900

 SX620 HS G900 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS against the G900.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and G900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Ricoh G900 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-05-10 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $752