Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX200V

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GR II versus Sony HX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the GR II (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was launched 3 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR II matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II provides external 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GR II and the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and HX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GR II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.