Ricoh GR II vs Sony A290

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony A290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 5 years later than the A290 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR II scores versus the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR II versus the A290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and A290 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and A290.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR II to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger GR II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.