Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VA, 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 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was manufactured 4 months prior to the RX100 VA which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G900 matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The G900 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.