Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
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- 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)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7R
- Replacement is Sony A7R III
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G900 was brought out 2 years after the A7R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G900 scores versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A7R II
G900 | A7R II | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | June 2015 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Ricoh G900
A7R II | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A7R II
G900 | A7R II | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 offers external 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) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 versus the A7R II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and A7R II is 89 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and A7R II.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will provide you with more detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7974 x 5316 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 290 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $752 | $2,913 |