Ricoh GR II vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR II and Sony A450, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR II was revealed 5 years after the A450 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GR II matches up versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II has got outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II and Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR II against the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and A450 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and A450.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh GR II to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger GR II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.