Ricoh GR vs Sony W650

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Sony W650, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close but the GR (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GR was brought out 16 months after the W650 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR offers external 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) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and W650.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The GR contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer GR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.