Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX400V

The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was announced 4 years after the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G900 grades vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 has got outer 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 compared to the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G900 will have an edge in sensor tech.