Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX9

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G900 was manufactured 7 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G900 grades against the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 and the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.