Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh G900 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was announced 17 months later than the RX100 V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G900 scores against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G900 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and RX100 V.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern G900 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.