Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced October 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The G900 was announced 17 months later than the RX100 V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G900 scores against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony RX100 V
G900 | RX100 V | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | October 2016 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Ricoh G900
RX100 V | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 V
G900 | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and RX100 V.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern G900 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 299 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $752 | $998 |