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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 4 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G900 grades against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony W810

 G900 W810 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 51 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh G900

 W810 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony W810

 G900 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 vs the W810.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer G900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony W810
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony W810
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony W810
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $752 $100