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 Olympus SH-1 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). Olympus SH-1 has external dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1. Olympus SH-1 is 9mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Ricoh G900 but it is also 9mm thicker.
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1.
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1.
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh G900 is 24g lighter than the Olympus SH-1 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather sealed body of G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SH-1.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Olympus SH-1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.