Ricoh GR vs Sony A200

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Sony A200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A200 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was unveiled 4 years after the A200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR grades against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR against the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and A200.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GR to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher GR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.