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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 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
  • Announced February 2018
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was unveiled 8 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G900 matches up vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A330

 G900 A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2009More recent by 107 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh G900

 A330 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A330

 G900 A330 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. 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 A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G900 vs the A330.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A330 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and A330.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G900 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will show extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony A330
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Sony A330 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247g)
9
no video
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A330
 Ricoh G900Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 340 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $752 $545