Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR II and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor size.

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The GR II was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GR II matches up vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II has 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II and the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GR II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.