Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7 II

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A7 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was revealed 7 months later than the A7 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR II scores against the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and A7 II is 89 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and A7 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GR II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.