Ricoh GR vs Sony A330

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GR and Sony A330, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was revealed 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GR matches up versus the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GR and the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and A330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher GR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.