Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX220

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh G900 versus Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G900 was unveiled 4 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G900 grades versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 has external measurements 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 vs the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WX220.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.