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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was manufactured 10 months prior to the A6400 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G900 grades versus the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A6400

 G900 A6400 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh G900

 A6400 G900 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2018Fresher by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A6400

 G900 A6400 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G900 versus the A6400.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and A6400 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and A6400.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6400 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony A6400
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
Sony A6400 Travel photography information
70
good battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
87
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony A6400
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A6400
 Ricoh G900Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-21 2019-01-15
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Flash on, flash off Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 403 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 340 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $752 $898