Ricoh GR II vs Sony A99

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A99, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR II was brought out 2 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GR II scores versus the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR II against the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and A99.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR II because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A99 will show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.