Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX30V

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX30V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The GR II was manufactured 3 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR II grades against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about 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") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR II compared to the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.