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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V 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 RX100 V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony RX100 V

 G900 RX100 V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018October 2016Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Ricoh G900

 RX100 V G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 V

 G900 RX100 V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (247g)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
69
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 V Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
80
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
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