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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 5 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G900 grades against the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX20V

 G900 HX20V 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2012Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Ricoh G900

 HX20V G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX20V

 G900 HX20V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G900 and the HX20V.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and HX20V.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger G900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony HX20V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $752 $397