Ricoh G900 vs Sony H200

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G900 vs Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 5 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G900 matches up vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G900 vs the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and H200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern G900 will have a benefit in sensor tech.