Ricoh GR vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR and Sony HX10V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was manufactured 14 months after the HX10V making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR matches up versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR features external 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GR compared to the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and HX10V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer GR provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.