Ricoh GR vs Sony W610

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GR and Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was launched 16 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GR vs the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and W610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer GR should have an advantage in sensor tech.