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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1 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 X-T1

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1 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-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm X-T1, which was introduced in April 2014 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, X-T1 is 4 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 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 X-T1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-04-14
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 440g. 129 x 90 x 47 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm X-T1 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Fujifilm X-T1
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
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
247 g vs 440 g 193 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T1 over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Battery Life
350 shots vs 340 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Flash Coverage
8.0m vs 5.5m 2.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 1.39µm2 1557% larger pixel area
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1
Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1: 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 X-T1 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 X-T1 has external dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.84″) and weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1. Ricoh G900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 24mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Fujifilm X-T1. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh G900 has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-T1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-T1, its thickness will increase significantly.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1.
Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 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 (193g ) than the Fujifilm X-T1 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 X-T1, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T1 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Ricoh G900 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-T1.
Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1: 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 X-T1 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the G900 and X-T1 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X-T1 has a 13.1x 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 Fujifilm X-T1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Fujifilm X-T1 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 X-T1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T1 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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X-T1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
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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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Unknown Focus Points
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T1 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 APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
440g
Body Thickness 47mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X-T1 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
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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Ricoh G900 vs Fujifilm X-T1: 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 X-T1, 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 X-T1 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 X-T1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #69 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #176 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T1 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, Fujifilm X-T1 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Fujifilm X-T1
Brand Ricoh Fujifilm
Announced 2018-02-21 2014-04-14
Body Type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 368.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 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 Fujifilm X
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 Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
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) 8.00 m (ISO100)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 8.0 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 440g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 129 x 90 x 47mm
Battery Life 340 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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