Ricoh G900 vs Sony A6600

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A6600, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very close but the G900 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was launched 18 months prior to the A6600 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G900 matches up against the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 vs the A6600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and A6600.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A6600 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.