Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Superseded the Sony A7 II
- Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G900 was introduced around the same time to the A7 III so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G900 grades against the A7 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A7 III
G900 | A7 III | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Ricoh G900
A7 III | G900 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A7 III
G900 | A7 III | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | February 2018 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 against the A7 III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A7 III is 89 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and A7 III.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G900 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 III will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 610 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $752 | $1,998 |