Ricoh GR II vs Sony A68

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A68, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR II was brought out 4 months earlier than the A68 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR II matches up versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II provides external measurements 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GR II vs the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and A68.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A68 to resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.