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Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(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
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh G900 versus Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the G900 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G900 was manufactured 4 years after the QX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G900 scores against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony QX100

 G900 QX100 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2013More modern by 55 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Ricoh G900

 QX100 G900 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony QX100

 G900 QX100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 features outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 versus Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 compared to the QX100.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G900 features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The more modern G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX100 Portrait photography advice
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Sony QX100 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Sony QX100 Travel photography info
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not available
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX100 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
38
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony QX100
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $752 $268