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Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh G900 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G900 was introduced 7 months earlier than the ZX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 scores vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Zeiss ZX1

 G900 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Ricoh G900

 ZX1 G900 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2018More modern by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1040kClearer screen (+1725k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Zeiss ZX1

 G900 ZX1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 provides exterior 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 Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 and the ZX1.

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G900 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent megapixels (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34")
excellent megapixels (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Ricoh G900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Zeiss ZX1
 Ricoh G900Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Ricoh Zeiss
Model type Ricoh G900 Zeiss ZX1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $752 -