Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The G900 was released 2 years after the HX90V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G900 matches up versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX90V
G900 | HX90V | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | April 2015 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh G900
HX90V | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX90V
G900 | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 and the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and HX90V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G900 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 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 | 360 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $752 | $440 |