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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 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
  • Released February 2018
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 7 years after the H70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G900 matches up against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony H70

 G900 H70 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 87 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh G900

 H70 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony H70

 G900 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has got physical dimensions 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 H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G900 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 and the H70.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and H70.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Sony H70 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony H70
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony H70
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony H70
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony H70
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $752 $199