Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 5 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G900 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G900 against the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer G900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.