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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh G900 and Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was announced 9 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G900 grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony S930

 G900 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 112 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kCrisper display (+928k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh G900

 S930 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony S930

 G900 S930 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has got external 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G900 versus the S930.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and S930.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
70
good battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony S930
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $752 $219