Ricoh G900 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was announced 6 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G900 scores vs the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G900 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G900 vs the NEX-5N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NEX-5N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and NEX-5N.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G900 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh G900 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.