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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony HX90V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony HX90V

 G900 HX90V 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2015More modern by 35 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh G900

 HX90V G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX90V

 G900 HX90V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony HX90V
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247g)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247g)
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony HX90V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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