Ricoh GR II vs Sony W610

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Sony W610, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close but the GR II (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was introduced 3 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GR II grades versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II provides outside 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR II and the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and W610.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GR II provides an edge in sensor tech.