Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX10
G900 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | August 2011 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh G900
TX10 | G900 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX10
G900 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |