Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched August 2019
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh G900 and Sony A6100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G900 was revealed 18 months before the A6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the G900 scores versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A6100
G900 | A6100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh G900
A6100 | G900 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | February 2018 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A6100
G900 | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers exterior dimensions 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 A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Ricoh G900 and Sony A6100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 against the A6100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and A6100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G900 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6100 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | Yes |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 420 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $752 | $748 |