Ricoh GR vs Sony A560

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A560, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR grades versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR against the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and A560.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GR should have a benefit in sensor tech.