Ricoh G900 vs Sony T900

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh G900 and Sony T900, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 9 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G900 matches up against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G900 compared to the T900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and T900.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.