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Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900 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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Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900 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 Nikon A900, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, A900 is 2 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 Nikon A900 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
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon A900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-23
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 289g. 113 x 67 x 40 mm

Nikon A900 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix A1000. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix A1000 vs Nikon Coolpix A900
Nikon Coolpix A1000 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Nikon Coolpix A900
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 300 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Weight
247 g vs 289 g 42 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix A900 over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 140mm 700 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
35x vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.40 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 5.5m 0.5m longer range
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Nikon Coolpix A900
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Nikon Coolpix A900
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900: 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 Nikon A900 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). Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900. Ricoh G900 is 1mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Nikon A900 but it is also 5mm wider.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900.
Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 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 (42g ) than the Nikon A900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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G900
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Nikon A900 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 A900.
Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 have 1/2.3" sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the G900 and A900 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 have the same 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 Nikon A900 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon A900 features a 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 35x zoom lens.

Nikon A900 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f3.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon A900 has 700mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh G900. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh G900 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

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G900
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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

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G900
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Nikon A900 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

Nikon A900 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure 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 Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon A900 for Street Photography

GOOD
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 Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 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
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon A900 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
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
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
840 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon A900 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
289g
35.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon A900 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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Nikon A900: 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 Nikon A900, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Nikon A900 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #66 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #527 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Nikon A900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #60 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #516 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Nikon A900 has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh G900 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Nikon Coolpix A900
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Announced 2018-02-21 2016-02-23
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 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) 24-840 mm (35x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.4-6.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 289g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 113 x 67 x 40mm
Battery Life 340 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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