Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was launched 2 years after the RX10 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G900 scores versus the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 features external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G900 versus the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G900 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern G900 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.