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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Released February 2018
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor size.

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The G900 was announced 3 months before the RX100 VI so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G900 scores vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony RX100 VI

 G900 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Ricoh G900

 RX100 VI G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 VI

 G900 RX100 VI 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2018Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G900 compared to the RX100 VI.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The G900 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
not so great battery (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247g)
77
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 VI
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-21 2018-06-05
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 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
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 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $752 $1,198