Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX7V

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX7V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close but the GR II (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was unveiled 3 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR II grades versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR II vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the GR II versus the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and HX7V.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GR II has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The newer GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.