Ricoh GR vs Sony H300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony H300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GR was unveiled 10 months prior to the H300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the GR matches up vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you 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") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GR against the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and H300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H300 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.