Ricoh GR vs Sony W220

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR and Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was introduced 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has physical 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GR versus the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and W220.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer GR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.