Ricoh GR vs Sony W710

Below is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh GR and Sony W710, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GR (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GR was introduced 4 months later than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR scores versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR provides 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GR against the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and W710.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.