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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 6 years after the W620 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G900 matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W620

 G900 W620 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 75 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh G900

 W620 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W620

 G900 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G900 vs the W620.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and W620.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (247g)
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony W620
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (247g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W620
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Price at release $752 $102