Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very well matched but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was released 6 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR matches up vs the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR features external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GR against the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.