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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The G900 was unveiled 8 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G900 matches up versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX7

 G900 TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh G900

 TX7 G900 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX7

 G900 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 provides external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G900 vs the TX7.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G900 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh G900 will offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer G900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (247g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Sony TX7 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
has touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (247g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX7
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $752 $300