Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh G900 and Canon A4000 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Canon A4000 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 56 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and the Canon A4000 IS. Canon A4000 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Ricoh G900.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and Canon A4000 IS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon A4000 IS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon A4000 IS is significantly lighter (102g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the A4000 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Canon A4000 IS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.