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 WG-6 and Nikon A900 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900. Ricoh WG-6 is 1mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Nikon A900 but it is also 5mm wider.
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900.
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900.
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (43g ) than the Nikon A900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to A900.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
On the other hand, Nikon A900 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Ricoh WG-6 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A900.