Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX200V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 6 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G900 scores against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G900 and the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.