Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX30V
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced February 2018
Sony HX30V
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G900 was introduced 6 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the G900 scores versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX30V
| G900 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 73 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh G900
| HX30V | G900 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX30V
| G900 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 against the HX30V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and HX30V.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G900 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Sony HX30V
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
great battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
| 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 gr (0.54 pounds) | 254 gr (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 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 | 320 shots |
| 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 | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $752 | $420 |