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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh G900 and Sony A350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was brought out 9 years after the A350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G900 scores against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A350

 G900 A350 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2008Newer by 119 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Ricoh G900

 A350 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A350

 G900 A350 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 against the A350.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and A350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and A350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G900 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh G900 will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony A350
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (247g)
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Sony A350 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (674g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (247g)
9
no video
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A350
 Ricoh G900Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-21 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $752 $600