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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 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
  • Released February 2018
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A58, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The G900 was brought out 4 years later than the A58 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G900 scores versus the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A58

 G900 A58 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013Fresher by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Ricoh G900

 A58 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A58

 G900 A58 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 provides 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) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A58 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the G900 versus the A58.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and A58.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The younger G900 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (247 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sony A58
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
70
good battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery power (690 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Sony A58 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (690 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Sony A58
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (247g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A58
 Ricoh G900Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G900 Sony SLT-A58
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-21 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life 340 photos 690 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $752 $645