Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was brought out 24 months after the RX100 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR II scores vs the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about 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") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR II vs the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and RX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GR II provides a benefit in sensor tech.