Ricoh G900 was announced in 2018 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 20 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution.
Ricoh G900

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Overview
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh G900.
PROS
- Cheap
- 6,400 Highest Native ISO
- Face Detection
- Live View Autofocus
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Built-in Flash
- HDMI Output
- Built-in GPS
- Environmental Sealing
- Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
- Internal Storage
- Orientation Sensor
CONS
- No Video Capture
- Small Sensor
- 125 Lowest Native ISO
- 9 Focus Points
- No Image Stabilization
- Fixed Screen
- No Viewfinder
- No External Flash Connectivity
- No Microphone Input
- No Headphone Output
- No Built-In Wi-Fi
- No Built-In Bluetooth
- Short Battery Life - 340 shots
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
AVERAGE
- Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
- Screen Size - 3.0"
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Screen
Fixed screen
Ricoh G900 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution.
Sensor
BSI-CMOS Sensor
Ricoh G900 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.
The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.
Photography Features
Camera can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.
No Image Stabilization
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
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Connectivity, Battery and Storage
Built-in GPS
Ricoh G900 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Input and HDMI Output
Ricoh G900 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.
Battery
Ricoh G900 comes with DB-110 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.
Internal Storage and External Storage Slots
The camera has 6.5 GB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Ricoh G900's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.
Flash
Ricoh G900 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m at Auto ISO.
Physical Parameters
Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3"). It weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
118 mm (4.65")
66 mm (2.6")

66 mm (2.6")

33 mm (1.3")

Ricoh G900 dimensions
Ricoh G900 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Ricoh G900 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
Ricoh G900 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.
- Small Sensor
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- Built-in GPS
- Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Ricoh G900 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
- 6,400 Highest Native ISO
- 9 Focus Points
- Face Detection
- No Image Stabilization
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life - 340 shots
- Orientation Sensor
Wildlife Photography
Ricoh G900 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.
- 6,400 Highest Native ISO
- 9 Focus Points
- No Image Stabilization
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- No Viewfinder
- Environmental Sealing
- Short Battery Life - 340 shots
- Orientation Sensor
Portrait Photography
Ricoh G900 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.
- Small Sensor
- 9 Focus Points
- Face Detection
- No Image Stabilization
- Screen Size - 3.0"
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- No External Flash Connectivity
- Orientation Sensor
Street Photography
Ricoh G900 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
- Small Sensor
- 9 Focus Points
- No Image Stabilization
- Fixed Screen
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- No Viewfinder
- Built-in GPS
- Environmental Sealing
- Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
Travel Photography
Ricoh G900 gets a score of 92 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
- No Image Stabilization
- Fixed Screen
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- Built-in GPS
- Environmental Sealing
- Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
- Short Battery Life - 340 shots
Ricoh G900 Evaluation
We evaluate Ricoh G900 and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Sensor
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 66 for Sensor parameters.
- Small Sensor
- Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
- 125 Lowest Native ISO
- 6,400 Highest Native ISO
Photo
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 50 for Photo parameters.
- No Image Stabilization
- Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
- No External Flash Connectivity
Video
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 0 for Video parameters.
- No Image Stabilization
Focusing
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.
- 9 Focus Points
- Face Detection
- Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 58 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
- Fixed Screen
- Screen Size - 3.0"
- Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
- No Viewfinder
Connectivity
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.
- HDMI Output
- No Microphone Input
- No Headphone Output
- Built-in GPS
- No Built-In Wi-Fi
- No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
We give Ricoh G900 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
- Environmental Sealing
- Light - 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz)
- Short Battery Life - 340 shots
- Internal Storage
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