Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G900

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 4 years before the G900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 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 SX610 HS vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS vs the G900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and G900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX610 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.