Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was unveiled 8 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G900 matches up vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. 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 A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G900 vs the A330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A330 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and A330.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G900 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will show extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.