Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was unveiled 3 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G900 grades against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 and the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and RX100 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The newer G900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.