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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was announced 4 years later than the A7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G900 grades vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A7

 G900 A7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Ricoh G900

 A7 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A7

 G900 A7 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 vs the A7.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and A7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G900 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger G900 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Sony A7 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony A7
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony A7
70
great battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
low battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony A7
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony A7
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (247g)
35
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A7
 Ricoh G900Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Alpha A7
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
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 247g (0.54 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 340 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $752 $798