Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GR

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The CX5 was unveiled 21 months before the GR which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX5 matches up versus the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GR. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CX5 vs the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and GR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.