Ricoh GR vs Sony a5000

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR versus Sony a5000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 8 months before the a5000 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR scores against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and a5000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony a5000 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.