Ricoh GR II vs Sony W350

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II versus Sony W350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close but the GR II (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was manufactured 5 years after the W350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GR II matches up versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II provides outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR II versus Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II versus the W350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and W350.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GR II should have an advantage in sensor tech.