Ricoh GR vs Sony RX1R II

Below is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GR (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GR scores versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR provides physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GR against the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and RX1R II.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will give you extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind in sensor technology.