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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G900 was released 6 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G900 scores vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX10

 G900 TX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2011Fresher by 80 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh G900

 TX10 G900 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX10

 G900 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G900 against the TX10.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony TX10
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX10
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
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) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $752 $309