Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony A65, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly close but the G900 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was launched 6 years after the A65 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G900 scores against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G900 against the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and A65.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G900 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A65 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.