Ricoh G900 vs Sony A99 II

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G900 and Sony A99 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was unveiled 18 months later than the A99 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G900 scores vs the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 features exterior 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) while the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G900 and Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 compared to the A99 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and A99 II is 89 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and A99 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G900 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A99 II will provide extra detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G900 should have a benefit in sensor technology.