Ricoh GR II vs Sony a5100

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GR II versus Sony a5100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR II was announced 11 months after the a5100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GR II matches up versus the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GR II and the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and a5100.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony a5100 to result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger GR II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.