Ricoh GR vs Sony A300

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR and Sony A300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A300 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was manufactured 5 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GR scores against the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR enjoys exterior measurements 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 A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR and Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR against the A300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and A300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern GR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.