Ricoh G900 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was manufactured 2 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G900 matches up vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 vs the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G900 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.