Ricoh GR vs Sony TX30

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GR versus Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the GR (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was introduced 3 months earlier than the TX30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR grades vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR compared to the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and TX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX30 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.