Ricoh GR II vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GR II and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR II grades against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II features outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR II versus the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer GR II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.