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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 9 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G900 scores vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W220

 G900 W220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 112 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh G900

 W220 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W220

 G900 W220 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers external 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) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G900 and the W220.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and W220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony W220
70
great battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (247g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W220
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $752 $160