Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010
(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
- Revealed February 2018
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax X90 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X90 was launched 8 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 grades against the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh G900
X90 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Pentax X90
G900 | X90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | July 2010 | More recent by 92 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh G900
X90 | G900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax X90 and Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 compared to the G900.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and G900 is 69 and 89 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and G900.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Ricoh G900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 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 | - | 340 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-L106 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $752 |