Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The G900 was released 7 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G900 matches up vs the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G900 and the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and DP2x.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G900 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Ricoh G900 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides an edge in sensor technology.