Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh G900

Lets look closer at the Canon SX230 HS versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 7 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and G900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.