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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 6 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G900 matches up versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX55

 G900 TX55 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2011Fresher by 81 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh G900

 TX55 G900 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX55

 G900 TX55 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G900 against the TX55.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and TX55.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer G900 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
45
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony TX55
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (247g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony TX55
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (247g)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX55
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
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 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $752 $350