Ricoh G900 vs Sony W370

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh G900 and Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 8 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G900 grades against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G900 compared to the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and W370.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.