Ricoh G900 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 4 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G900 matches up versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G900 vs the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer G900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.