Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was revealed 4 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G900 grades against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 comes with 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) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer G900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.