Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP120 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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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G900 and XP120, two Waterproof cameras from Ricoh and Fujifilm. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Ricoh G900 has a 20.0 MP and Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Ricoh G900 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Fujifilm XP120 was launched in January 2017. There is 14 months difference between G900 and XP120 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G900, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3-inch 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

Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-01-05

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

203g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm XP120 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP130. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 920k dots	13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	340 shots vs 210 shots	130 more frames with a single charge
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.5m vs 4.4m	1.1m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Ricoh G900

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
Weight	203 g vs 247 g	44 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.50	faster lens at tele
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP120: 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 Fujifilm XP120 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). Fujifilm XP120 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120. Fujifilm XP120 is 8mm narrower and 5mm thinner than Ricoh G900 but it is also 5mm taller.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP120 is significantly lighter (44g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

G900

XP120

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

G900

XP120

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

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

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP120: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G900 and XP120 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 Cameras

Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP120 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Ricoh G900 is faster than Fujifilm XP120 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP120 is faster than Ricoh G900 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900

XP120

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900

XP120

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900

XP120

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900

XP120

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP120 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

Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
Read the details

Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

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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Compact Body
203g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
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

Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP120: 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 Fujifilm XP120, 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 Fujifilm XP120 scores compare:

Ricoh G900

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #581 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 scores higher than the Fujifilm XP120 in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Fujifilm XP120. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP120 is more portable and has more features than Ricoh G900.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Ricoh G900.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Fujifilm XP120 is the right choice for you.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh G900	Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Brand	Ricoh	Fujifilm
Announced	2018-02-21	2017-01-05
Body Type	Compact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 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	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	247g	203g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life	340 shots	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction