LCD and Viewfinder
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connectivity and Storage
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.
Battery Life Comparison in Waterproof Cameras
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 Compact cameras list.
Ricoh G900 Features Compared to Main Competitors
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