Ricoh G900 vs Sony A77 II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly close but the G900 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was revealed 3 years after the A77 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G900 grades vs the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has got outer 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 compared to the A77 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and A77 II.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G900 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.