Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 9 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G900 scores vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 offers external 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) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G900 and the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and W220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an edge in sensor technology.