Reasons to choose G800
Released in 2014, G800 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 318 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh G800
vs Ricoh HZ15
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
G80028 mm²
HZ15- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The G800 and HZ15 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
G800MetricHZ15
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
318 gWeight203 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC
2 AAA alkaline batteriesBatteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery LB-050 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The G800 and HZ15 have the same sensor area. The HZ15 has the lighter body. The G800 and HZ15 have the same effective resolution. The G800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose HZ15
Released in 2013, HZ15 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 203 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.