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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G900 and Sony W730, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 5 years after the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G900 grades versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W730

 G900 W730 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh G900

 W730 G900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W730

 G900 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys outside measurements 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G900 versus the W730.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and W730.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (247g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony W730
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (247g)
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W730
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $752 $138