Ricoh G900 vs Sony W380

Following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh G900 and Sony W380, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 8 years after the W380 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G900 scores versus the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 features outer dimensions 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 versus the W380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and W380.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher G900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.