Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was revealed 16 months after the RX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR II matches up against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II features physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II against the RX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and RX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.