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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 6 years after the W610 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G900 grades versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W610

 G900 W610 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 75 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh G900

 W610 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W610

 G900 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 enjoys outer 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G900 compared to the W610.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and W610.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
56
lighter than average (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W610
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $752 $200