Ricoh GR vs Sony A450

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR and Sony A450, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was announced 3 years later than the A450 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony A450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and A450.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GR to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.