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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 6 years after the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G900 matches up vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX7V

 G900 HX7V 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2011Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Ricoh G900

 HX7V G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX7V

 G900 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G900 versus the HX7V.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and HX7V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony HX7V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $752 $499