Ricoh GR II vs Sony A7R IV

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was introduced 5 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR II grades versus the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II has outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GR II and the A7R IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and A7R IV is 89 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and A7R IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR II having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will offer you extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.