Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh G900

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh G900, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close but the G9 X II (1") and G900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 13 months prior to the G900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up against the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II and the G900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and G900.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G9 X II comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older G9 X II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.