Ricoh G900 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G900 and Sony QX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the G900 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was introduced 3 years after the QX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G900 scores versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 enjoys external dimensions 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 QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 and Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G900 compared to the QX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and QX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G900 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The fresher G900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.