Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX5

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The GR II was revealed 5 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR II grades vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II features outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR II versus the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and HX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and HX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR II will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GR II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.