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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 5 years after the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G900 grades versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX200V

 G900 HX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2012More modern by 71 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh G900

 HX200V G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V

 G900 HX200V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 versus the HX200V.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
70
great battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (247g)
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (583g)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-21 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
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 - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $752 $480