Ricoh GR vs Sony A9

The following is a thorough review of the Ricoh GR vs Sony A9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GR (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was introduced 5 years before the A9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the GR grades vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR and the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and A9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A9 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.