Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony TX9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 7 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G900 grades versus the TX9 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-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 against the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and TX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.