Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II 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
- Revealed February 2018
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Announced October 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX1R
Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G900 was manufactured 2 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G900 matches up vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony RX1R II
G900 | RX1R II | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | October 2015 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh G900
RX1R II | G900 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX1R II
G900 | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 vs the RX1R II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and RX1R II.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-02-21 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
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 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 14cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $752 | $3,300 |