Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V 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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Sony HX200V

18 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V 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 Sony HX200V, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, HX200V is 6 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V 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

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

Sony HX200V Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-05-11

18MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

27-810 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in GPS

583g. 122 x 87 x 93 mm

Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Compare

Sony HX200V was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 18 MP	11% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 922k dots	12% higher resolution screen
Weight	247 g vs 583 g	336 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele	5.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V over Ricoh G900

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
Battery Life	450 shots vs 340 shots	110 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	27mm vs 28mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	810mm vs 140mm	670 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
Flash Coverage	12.4m vs 5.5m	6.9m longer range

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Optical	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
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 18 MP	Bigger prints and more details
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V: 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 Sony HX200V 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). Sony HX200V has external dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66″) and weighs 583 g (1.29 lb / 20.56 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V. Ricoh G900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 60mm thinner than Sony HX200V.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V.

Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V 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 (336g ) than the Sony HX200V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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HX200V

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony HX200V 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 HX200V.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V: 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, Sony HX200V has a 18.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the G900 and HX200V sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V Cameras

Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Sony HX200V 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

Sony HX200V for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony HX200V 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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony HX200V for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
810 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony HX200V 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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30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
583g
Body Thickness 93mm
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony HX200V 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: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX200V: 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 Sony HX200V, 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 Sony HX200V scores compare:

Ricoh G900

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #508 out of 1218 in all Cameras

Sony HX200V

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #43 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #511 out of 1218 in all Cameras

Sony HX200V vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh G900	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Brand	Ricoh	Sony
Announced	2018-02-21	2012-05-11
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
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	18 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 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	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	27-810 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	12.40 m
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	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	247g	583g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	122 x 87 x 93mm
Battery Life	340 shots	450 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	BuiltIn
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction