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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200 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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Fujifilm XP200

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G900 and XP200, 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 XP200 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Ricoh G900 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Fujifilm XP200 was launched in March 2013. As you can see, XP200 is 5 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 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 XP200 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-03-22
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 360fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 232g. 116 x 71 x 30 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
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 300 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
3.50 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 3.1m 2.4m 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 XP200 over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
Weight
232 g vs 247 g 15 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm FinePix XP200
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
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm FinePix XP200
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 XP200: 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 XP200 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 XP200 has external dimensions of 116 x 71 x 30 mm (4.57 x 2.8 x 1.18″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200. Fujifilm XP200 is 2mm narrower and 3mm thinner than Ricoh G900 but it is also 5mm taller.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200.
Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP200 is 15g lighter than the Ricoh G900 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200'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 XP200: 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 XP200 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G900 and XP200 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 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 XP200 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP200 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× 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 XP200 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP200 is faster than Ricoh G900 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
XP200
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
XP200
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
XP200
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
XP200
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm XP200 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 XP200 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
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP200 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
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
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP200 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
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Image Stabilization
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP200 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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Compact Body
232g
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 XP200 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
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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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm XP200: 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 XP200, 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 XP200 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 XP200
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #90 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #553 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm XP200 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Brand Ricoh Fujifilm
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-03-22
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS 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 6,400 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 (5×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
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) 3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 3.0 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 232g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 116 x 71 x 30mm
Battery Life 340 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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