Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the GR II (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR II was unveiled 15 months before the RX100 V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GR II scores vs the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GR II against the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR II with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GR II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.