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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced February 2018
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 7 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G900 scores vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony H55

 G900 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2010Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh G900

 H55 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony H55

 G900 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 versus the H55.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and H55.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Sony H55
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony H55
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony H55
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $752 $235