Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony H50
G900 | H50 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2009 | More modern by 111 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh G900
H50 | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony H50
G900 | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |