Ricoh GR II vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR II vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was announced 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GR II grades versus the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has got external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR II vs the NEX-F3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher GR II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.