Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2018
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G900 was revealed 4 years later than the TX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G900 matches up vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX30
G900 | TX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | July 2013 | Fresher by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh G900
TX30 | G900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX30
G900 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 compared to the TX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and TX30.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $752 | $230 |