Ricoh GR vs Sony QX100

Here is a complete review of the Ricoh GR vs Sony QX100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GR (APS-C) and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GR was unveiled 4 months before the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR scores against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR vs Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and QX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX100 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.