Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh GR II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The 9000 was introduced 7 years before the GR II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 9000 grades versus the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 and the GR II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and GR II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 9000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR II will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.