Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2018
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350
Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G900 was revealed 2 years later than the WX500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G900 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony WX500
G900 | WX500 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | April 2015 | More recent by 35 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Ricoh G900
WX500 | G900 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX500
G900 | WX500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has got outside measurements 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 and the WX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WX500.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 360 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $752 | $348 |