Ricoh GR vs Sony QX30

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR and Sony QX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GR (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was unveiled 16 months earlier than the QX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GR matches up against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR compared to the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and QX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX30 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.