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 Sony HX7V 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). Sony HX7V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14″) and weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and the Sony HX7V. Sony HX7V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Ricoh G900.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh G900 and Sony HX7V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Sony HX7V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX7V is significantly lighter (39g ) 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 HX7V.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh G900 and Sony HX7V'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.