Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh G900

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 6 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Ricoh G900. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the G900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and G900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.