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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 9 years after the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G900 scores vs the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony S950

 G900 S950 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 110 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh G900

 S950 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony S950

 G900 S950 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 vs the S950.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and S950.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony S950
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony S950
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
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 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $752 $130