Ricoh GR II vs Sony A330

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR II and Sony A330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR II was announced 6 years later than the A330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR II grades versus the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II features outside dimensions 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 A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II against the A330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and A330 is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and A330.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR II to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.