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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released February 2018
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 7 years after the TX100V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G900 scores versus the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX100V

 G900 TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 87 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh G900

 TX100V G900 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX100V

 G900 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G900 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G900 against the TX100V.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (147g)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, 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 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $752 $380