Ricoh GR vs Sony TX7

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR versus Sony TX7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GR was released 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR matches up versus the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR comes with external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR and the TX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and TX7.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.