Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the GR II (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was introduced 2 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR II scores versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II versus the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and HX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GR II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.