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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 6 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G900 scores against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX200V

 G900 TX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 74 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh G900

 TX200V G900 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX200V

 G900 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 and the TX200V.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
70
great battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
35
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX200V
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $752 $500