Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G900

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 6 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS versus the G900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and G900 is 65 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and G900.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.