Ricoh G900 vs Sony A37

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh G900 and Sony A37, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was brought out 5 years later than the A37 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G900 matches up vs the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 vs the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and A37.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G900 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh G900 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.