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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 4 years after the WX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G900 grades against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony WX350

 G900 WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2014Newer by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh G900

 WX350 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX350

 G900 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account 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") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 vs the WX350.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and WX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger G900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (247g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
70
good battery (340 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
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 247g (0.54 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $752 $270