Ricoh GR vs Sony H400

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR and Sony H400, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GR (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR was released 10 months earlier than the H400 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR matches up vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has outer measurements 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 H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GR and the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and H400.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.