Ricoh GR II vs Sony TX55

Following is a extensive review of the Ricoh GR II versus Sony TX55, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close but the GR II (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was brought out 3 years after the TX55 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GR II matches up vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II comes with external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR II versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II and the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and TX55.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The GR II offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The younger GR II should have an edge in sensor technology.