Ricoh G900 vs Sony H20

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 8 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G900 scores against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. 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 H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G900 and the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and H20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer G900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.