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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA 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 RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was manufactured 4 months prior to the RX100 VA which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G900 matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony RX100 VA

 G900 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Ricoh G900

 RX100 VA G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 VA

 G900 RX100 VA 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2018Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has got exterior 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 RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 against the RX100 VA.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (247g)
86
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
81
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 VA
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-21 2018-07-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $752 $998