Ricoh G900 vs Sony NEX-7

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh G900 versus Sony NEX-7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the G900 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The G900 was unveiled 6 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the G900 grades versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 versus Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G900 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.