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Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 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
  • Announced February 2018
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G900 was manufactured 9 years after the T90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G900 scores against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony T90

 G900 T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009More modern by 110 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh G900

 T90 G900 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony T90

 G900 T90 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 offers external 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) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 compared to the T90.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and T90.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony T90
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony T90
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $752 $259