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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was launched 5 years after the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G900 scores vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony WX80

 G900 WX80 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 63 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh G900

 WX80 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX80

 G900 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 offers 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) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G900 compared to the WX80.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WX80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (247 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (247g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony WX80
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $752 $276