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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony TX20
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh G900 versus Sony TX20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 6 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G900 matches up vs the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX20

 G900 TX20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh G900

 TX20 G900 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX20

 G900 TX20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers physical measurements 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 versus the TX20.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and TX20.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer G900 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony TX20
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
weather proof
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (250 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony TX20
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX20
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 One One
Price at release $752 $330