Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was launched 2 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR II matches up vs the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with external dimensions 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GR II compared to the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and RX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer GR II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.