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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh G900 versus Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was introduced 8 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G900 grades versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX1

 G900 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2009Fresher by 105 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh G900

 TX1 G900 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX1

 G900 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 provides 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 vs the TX1.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G900 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh G900 will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger G900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX1
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $752 $350