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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Ricoh GR II vs Sony QX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR II and Sony QX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was manufactured 10 months later than the QX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR II grades against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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