Ricoh G900 vs Sony a5000

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G900 vs Sony a5000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The G900 was launched 4 years after the a5000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G900 matches up versus the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior 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 a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G900 compared to the a5000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and a5000.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G900 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent G900 provides an advantage in sensor technology.