Ricoh GR II vs Sony WX350

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony WX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was manufactured 17 months after the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR II scores versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys exterior 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GR II compared to the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and WX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern GR II provides a benefit in sensor technology.