Ricoh G900 vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was revealed 6 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G900 scores versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has got outside measurements 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 NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 and the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G900 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.