Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was released 17 months later than the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GR II scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GR II vs the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and HX400V.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.