Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh G900 versus Sony W550, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe G900 was unveiled 6 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G900 matches up against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W550
G900 | W550 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | July 2011 | More recent by 81 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh G900
W550 | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W550
G900 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 comes with outer 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 W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh G900 versus Sony W550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G900 versus the W550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W550 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and W550.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent G900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Price at launch | $752 | $119 |