Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX10
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013
Photography Glossary Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX10 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh G900 versus Sony QX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G900 was brought out 4 years after the QX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G900 grades against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony QX10
| G900 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | September 2013 | More modern by 55 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+1040k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Ricoh G900
| QX10 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony QX10
| G900 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 vs the QX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and QX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and QX10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | - |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $752 | $250 |
