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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66

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

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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66 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 Sony TX66, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Ultracompact camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, TX66 is 6 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 Sony TX66 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

Sony TX66 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-28
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 109g. 93 x 54 x 13 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 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-TX66
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Battery Life
340 shots vs 250 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 130mm 10 mm longer tele reach
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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 over Ricoh G900
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.3" vs 3" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Weight
109 g vs 247 g 138 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.3" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.230k dots High resolution screens
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-TX66
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 Sony TX66: 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 TX66 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 TX66 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51″) and weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66. Sony TX66 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 20mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX66 is significantly lighter (138g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
TX66
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
TX66
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony TX66's 3.3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh G900's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66: 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, Sony TX66 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the G900 and TX66 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 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 Sony TX66 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony TX66 features a 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Sony TX66 has 2mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 10mm longer reach than the Sony TX66. However, with a max aperture of f4.80, Sony TX66 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
TX66
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
TX66
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
TX66
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
TX66
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Sony TX66 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 TX66 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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
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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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony TX66 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
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 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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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 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
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony TX66 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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Compact Body
109g
Body Thickness 13mm
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

Sony TX66 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
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX66: 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 TX66, 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 TX66 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Sony TX66
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #595 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony TX66 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony TX66 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 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 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) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3.3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k 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
Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
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
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 None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 109g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 93 x 54 x 13mm
Battery Life 340 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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