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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched February 2018
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony WX500

 G900 WX500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2015More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Ricoh G900

 WX500 G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX500

 G900 WX500 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Sony WX500
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony WX500
70
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
environment proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony WX500
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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