Ricoh GR vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR was released 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR grades against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR offers external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GR against the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.