Ricoh GR vs Sony H90

Below is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GR versus Sony H90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was launched 14 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR versus Sony H90 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 at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR compared to the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and H90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GR provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.