Ricoh G900 vs Sony W730

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G900 and Sony W730, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 5 years after the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G900 grades versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys outside 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 and Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G900 versus the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and W730.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.