Ricoh GR II vs Sony A550

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GR II and Sony A550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR II was brought out 5 years after the A550 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR II grades vs the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II has external 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 A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR II against the A550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and A550 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and A550.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR II to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.