Ricoh GR vs Sony TX20

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GR and Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GR (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was revealed 14 months after the TX20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GR scores versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR features outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR compared to the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and TX20.

All in all, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GR has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.