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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G900 was announced 9 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G900 grades against the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony H50

 G900 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 111 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh G900

 H50 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony H50

 G900 H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys exterior measurements 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 H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 versus the H50.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and H50.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G900 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (247g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (247g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony H50
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $752 $80