Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX350

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G900 was manufactured 15 months after the HX350 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G900 scores vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 versus the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and HX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern G900 provides an edge in sensor tech.