Ricoh GR vs Sony W620

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR versus Sony W620, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar but the GR (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GR was announced 16 months later than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys 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) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR against the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and W620.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GR will have an edge in sensor tech.