Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR scores against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR against the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older GR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.