Ricoh GR vs Sony W730

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR versus Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GR was manufactured 4 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR grades vs the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR offers physical dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR versus the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and W730.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler.