Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh G900

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 10 months prior to the G900 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS scores versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the G900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and G900 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and G900.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.