Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 II

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was brought out within a month of the RX10 II and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR II scores against the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II provides physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II vs the RX10 II.

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

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and RX10 II.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 II will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.