Canon G9 X vs Ricoh G900

Lets look more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh G900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G9 X (1") and G900 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was revealed 3 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G9 X scores versus the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh G900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X and the G900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and G900.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G9 X uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older G9 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.