Ricoh G900 vs Sony a5100

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony a5100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very close but the G900 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G900 was introduced 3 years after the a5100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G900 matches up vs the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 provides external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G900 compared to the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.