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Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, SP-800 UZ is 8 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ 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

Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-02
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 3200 ( expands to 1000)
  • 28-840 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 455g. 110 x 90 x 91 mm

Olympus SP-800 UZ was replaced by Olympus SP-810 UZ. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
247 g vs 455 g 208 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 3.1m 2.4m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Olympus SP-800 UZ over Ricoh G900
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Number of Focus Points
143 vs 9 134 more focus points
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 140mm 700 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.04µm2 vs 1.39µm2 46% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
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 Olympus SP-800 UZ: 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ 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). Olympus SP-800 UZ has external dimensions of 110 x 90 x 91 mm (4.33 x 3.54 x 3.58″) and weighs 455 g (1.00 lb / 16.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. Ricoh G900 is 24mm shorter and 58mm thinner than Olympus SP-800 UZ but it is also 8mm wider.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ.
Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ 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 (208g ) than the Olympus SP-800 UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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G900
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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G900
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Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SP-800 UZ.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus SP-800 UZ has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor.

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 6MP more than Olympus SP-800 UZ's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ 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. On the other hand, since Olympus SP-800 UZ has 46% larger pixel area (2.04µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh G900, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Olympus SP-800 UZ features a 28-840 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Olympus SP-800 UZ is faster than Ricoh G900 at this focal length. On the tele end, Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
SP-800 UZ
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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G900
SP-800 UZ
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ 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

Olympus SP-800 UZ for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 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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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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

AVERAGE

Olympus SP-800 UZ for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
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
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
143 Focus Points
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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
Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus SP-800 UZ for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
455g
Body Thickness 91mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus SP-800 UZ 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 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ: 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ, 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #66 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #540 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Olympus SP-800 UZ
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #251 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #885 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus SP-800 UZ in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Brand Ricoh Olympus
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-02-02
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 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 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 1000 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 64 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 9 143
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-840 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k 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
Built-in 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 10.0 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 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 455g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 110 x 90 x 91mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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