Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX10

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh G900 and Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 6 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G900 scores vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G900 against the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.