Ricoh GR II vs Sony WX10

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Sony WX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was announced 4 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR II matches up against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II offers external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR II versus the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GR II has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern GR II will have a benefit in sensor tech.