Ricoh GR vs Sony HX300

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GR versus Sony HX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was unveiled 2 months after the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR scores versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR versus the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and HX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.