Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh G900

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 10 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2100 IS scores versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the G900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and G900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.