Ricoh GR vs Sony HX7V

Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR versus Sony HX7V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 22 months later than the HX7V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR grades versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GR versus the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and HX7V.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The GR provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent GR will have an advantage in sensor tech.