Ricoh G900 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was unveiled 4 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 grades versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 features external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 and the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G900 will have an advantage in sensor tech.