Ricoh GR vs Sony S2100

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR and Sony S2100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GR was introduced 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GR matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR versus the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and S2100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.