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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2018
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GR (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was launched 4 years later than the GR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G900 scores versus the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh GR

 G900 GR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2013Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh G900

 GR G900 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR

 G900 GR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 and the GR.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and GR is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and GR.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Ricoh GR
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247g)
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (245 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Travel photography info
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GR
 Ricoh G900Ricoh GR
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh GR
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-04-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 340 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $752 $971