Ricoh GR vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GR versus Sony HX90V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was announced 24 months earlier than the HX90V making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR matches up against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR and the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and HX90V.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.