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Ricoh G900 Review

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    Main Features

    • 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
    • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
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    Ricoh G900 Overview

    First introduced in February 2018 , Ricoh G900 is a 20.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 lens.

    Ricoh G900 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Ricoh G900 has an Overall Score of 48/100 and ranked #80 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Waterproof), and ranked #509 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Ricoh G900 Physical Specs
    Ricoh G900 weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) and has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Ricoh G900 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 33mm, it has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Ricoh G900 with the dimensions:

    Ricoh G900 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Ricoh G900 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Ricoh G900, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Ricoh G900 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Ricoh G900 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Ricoh G900 with its main competitors:

    Ricoh G900 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs G900 Thickness vs G900
    Ricoh G900 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 6g heavier 32mm 1mm thinner
    Ricoh G900 Camera Ricoh WG-6
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    246g 1g lighter 33mm equal thickness
    Ricoh G900 Camera Ricoh WG-70
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    193g 54g lighter 30mm 3mm thinner
    Ricoh G900 Camera Ricoh GR III
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    257g 10g heavier 33mm equal thickness
    Ricoh G900 Camera Sony W610
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    113g 134g lighter 19mm 14mm thinner
    Ricoh G900 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    250g 3g heavier 32mm 1mm thinner
    Ricoh G900 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    247g equal weight 31mm 2mm thinner
    Ricoh G900 Camera Canon SX70 HS
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    608g 361g heavier 117mm 84mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Ricoh G900 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

    Ricoh G900 Sensor and Photography Features

    Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2. G900 has a native ISO range of 125 - 6400 but unfortunately, Ricoh G900 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in the same price range.

    Ricoh G900 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Ricoh G900 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Ricoh G900's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Ricoh G900 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Ricoh G900 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Ricoh G900 Lens

    Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    G900
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    G900
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.50 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.50.

    Max Aperture at Wide

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    G900
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    G900
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    G900 is also equipped with Digital only image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Ricoh G900's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Ricoh G900 LCD

    Ricoh G900 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Ricoh G900 back view and LCD

    G900 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Fujifilm X30 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Ricoh G900 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect G900 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger port.

    Battery

    Ricoh G900 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 340 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Ricoh G900 has a good battery life for its class.

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    Olympus TG-4 with its 380shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Waterproof cameras list.

    Ricoh G900 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Ricoh G900 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Ricoh WG-6
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    3840x2160 340shots No No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Ricoh WG-70
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    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Ricoh GR III
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Sony W610
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    640 x 480 250shots No No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    1920 x 1080 380shots Yes No No
    Ricoh G900 Camera Canon SX70 HS
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    3840 x 2160 325shots Yes Yes No

    Ricoh G900 Video Features

    With Ricoh G900, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840x2160 and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. 3840x2160 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    G900 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Ricoh G900 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in a similar price range.

    Ricoh G900 also features an Digital Video Stabilization mode where videos are stabilized in-camera while you are shooting. Keep in mind that this effect may crop your videos a little bit and doesn't help stabilizing still images. This kind of video stabilization effect can be replicated by using some of the advanced video editing softwares in your PC.

    Ricoh G900 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Ricoh G900 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately G900 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Ricoh G900 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Ricoh G900 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Ricoh G900 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Ricoh G900 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof down to 20m
    Shock Proof up to 2.0m
    Crush Proof up to 100kgf
    Freeze Proof down to -10C
    Image Stabilization
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    Long Battery Life (340 shots)
    247g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    AE Bracketing
    Digital video stabilization
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Only 9 Focus Points
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.50
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    What type of Photography is Ricoh G900 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Ricoh G900 in 5 different photography areas.

    Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

    Ricoh G900 has a score of 29 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theG900.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

    Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

    Ricoh G900 has a score of 60 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

    Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

    Ricoh G900 has a score of 20 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theG900.
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    140 mm Tele Lens
    9 Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

    Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

    Ricoh G900 has a score of 65 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    247g
    Environmental Sealings
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

    Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

    Ricoh G900 has a score of 29 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theG900.
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Environmental Sealings
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography
    Ricoh G900 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Ricoh G900 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Ricoh G900 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Ricoh G900

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Ricoh G900
    Does the Ricoh G900 have Image Stabilization?
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    Does the Ricoh G900 have Weather Sealing?
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    What is the Max ISO of Ricoh G900?
    What is the Sensor Size of Ricoh G900?
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    What are the Dimensions of Ricoh G900?
    Ricoh G900 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Ricoh
    Model Ricoh G900
    Announced 2018-02-21
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x)
    Max Aperture F3.5-5.5
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes Flash on, flash off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 125
    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
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840x2160
    Max Video Resolution 3840x2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards
    HDMI
    USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 247g
    Physical Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm
    Battery Life 340 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
    Storage Slots 1


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