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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

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
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is very similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The G900 was launched 16 months prior to the fp making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G900 matches up vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sigma fp

 G900 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh G900

 fp G900 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2018More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sigma fp

 G900 fp 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has physical 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 Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G900 vs the fp.

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and fp.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G900 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
weather sealing
features focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
83
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (247g)
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh G900Sigma fp
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh G900 Sigma fp
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-21 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 340 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $752 $2,050