Ricoh GR vs Sony A580

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR vs Sony A580, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was launched 24 months after the A580 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR scores versus the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got outer 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) and the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR vs the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and A580.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer GR is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.