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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 7 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G900 grades versus the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony TX9

 G900 TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2010Fresher by 93 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh G900

 TX9 G900 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX9

 G900 TX9 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features physical 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 against the TX9.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
provides touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (149g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (247g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $752 $799