Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III 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 G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III. Ricoh G900 is 12mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Canon G1 X III but it is also 3mm wider.
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III.
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III.
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (152g ) than the Canon G1 X III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Canon G1 X III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Ricoh G900's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.