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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A390, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A390 (14MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was released 7 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the G900 grades vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A390

 G900 A390 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2010Fresher by 93 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Ricoh G900

 A390 G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A390

 G900 A390 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has got external 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) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 vs the A390.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and A390 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and A390.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G900 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer G900 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Sony A390 Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Sony A390 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony A390
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony A390
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Sony A390 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (247g)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A390
 Ricoh G900Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 549 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 340 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $752 $500