Ricoh G900 vs Canon 1D X MII Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon 1D X II

20 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Canon 1D X II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Canon 1D X II, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Pro DSLR camera with a 20.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, 1D X MII is 2 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution

247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Canon 1D X II Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-02-02

20MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50-409600)

Canon EF Mount

3.2 Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

16.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in GPS

1530g. 158 x 168 x 83 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Canon EOS-1D X Compare

Canon 1D X II was replaced by Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Weight	247 g vs 1530 g	1283 g lighter
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Digital video stabilization	Yes vs No	Stabilizes your videos in-camera

Reasons to choose Canon EOS-1D X Mark II over Ricoh G900

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Optical vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max ISO	51.200 vs 6.400	700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	61 vs 9	52 more focus points
LCD Screen Size	3.2 vs 3"	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.620k dots vs 1.040k dots	55% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/8000s vs 1/4000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	1210 shots vs 340 shots	870 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Sensor Pixel Area	43.29µm² vs 1.39µm²	3014% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 3840x2160	Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±2 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port	Yes vs No	Connect off-camera flash
Storage Slot	2 vs 1	Extra storage slot
Autofocus at f/8 aperture	61 points vs none	Autofocus with teleconverters
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker	Yes vs No	Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.2	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.620k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 16.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles

Ricoh G900 vs Canon 1D X II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1D X II has external dimensions of 158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27″) and weighs 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II. Ricoh G900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 40mm narrower, 102mm shorter and 50mm thinner than Canon 1D X II. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh G900 has a built-in lens but Canon 1D X II doesn't. Once you put a lens on 1D X MII, its thickness will increase significantly.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (1283g ) than the Canon 1D X II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 1D X MII, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 1D X II's 3.2 LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh G900's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh G900 vs Canon 1D X II: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Ricoh G900's sensor is 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Canon 1D X II's sensor is Full frame (36 x 24 mm ).

Since Canon 1D X II's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Ricoh G900.

Below you can see the G900 and 1D X MII sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II Cameras

As seen above, Canon 1D X II has a 30.8x Larger sensor area than Ricoh G900. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon 1D X II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon 1D X II for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details

Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon 1D X II for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 16.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
61 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 1210 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Anti Flicker feature
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon 1D X II for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Large Body
1530g
Body Thickness 83mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon 1D X II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Read the details

Ricoh G900 vs Canon 1D X II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Canon 1D X II scores compare:

Ricoh G900

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #508 out of 1218 in all Cameras

Canon 1D X II

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #49 out of 1218 in all Cameras

Canon 1D X II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh G900 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh G900. Otherwise, Canon 1D X II is the better camera overall.

Canon 1D X II vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh G900	Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Brand	Ricoh	Canon
Announced	2018-02-21	2016-02-02
Body Type	Compact	Large SLR
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3"	Full frame
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	36 x 24 mm
Area	28.07mm²	864.00mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	409600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	61
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	Canon EF
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	no lens
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	no lens
Macro Focus Range	1cm	no lens
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3.2
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	16.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	4096 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	247g	1530g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	158 x 168 x 83mm
Battery Life	340 shots	1210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	BuiltIn
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	88
DxO Color Depth	not tested	24.1
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	13.5
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	3207
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