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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony HX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 24 months later than the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G900 scores vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX80

 G900 HX80 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2016More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Ricoh G900

 HX80 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX80

 G900 HX80 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features exterior dimensions 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 and the HX80.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and HX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony HX80
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony HX80
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-21 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $752 $368