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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was announced 8 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G900 grades versus the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W350

 G900 W350 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh G900

 W350 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W350

 G900 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G900 compared to the W350.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and W350.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent G900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (247g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony W350
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (247g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W350
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $752 $200