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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly close but the G900 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was launched 6 years after the A65 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G900 scores against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony A65

 G900 A65 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2011More modern by 77 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Ricoh G900

 A65 G900 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony A65

 G900 A65 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 enjoys physical dimensions 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 A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 against the A65.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and A65.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G900 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A65 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (247g)
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Sony A65 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
82
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony A65
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Sony A65
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Sony A65 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (247g)
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony A65
 Ricoh G900Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony SLT-A65
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-21 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 560 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $752 $700