Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A7R II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was brought out 2 years after the A7R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G900 scores versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 offers external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 versus the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and A7R II is 89 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and A7R II.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will provide you with more detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.