Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was launched 2 years after the RX1R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR II grades vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR II versus the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and RX1R.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR II because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer GR II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.