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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced February 2018
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 4 years later than the W800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G900 matches up vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W800

 G900 W800 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2014More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Ricoh G900

 W800 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W800

 G900 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G900 compared to the W800.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and W800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer G900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Sony W800
45
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (247 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (125g)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W800
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 247g (0.54 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $752 $90