Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor size.

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The G900 was announced 3 months before the RX100 VI so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G900 scores vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G900 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The G900 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.