Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was announced 4 years later than the A7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G900 grades vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 vs the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and A7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G900 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger G900 provides a benefit in sensor tech.