Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A6400
G900 | A6400 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh G900
A6400 | G900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | February 2018 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A6400
G900 | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and A6400 is 89 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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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 |